Jens Manuel Krogstad is a senior writer and editor at Pew Research Center. He has authored or edited hundreds of studies on topics that include global migration, Latino public opinion, Hispanic demographic trends and U.S. border enforcement. Prior to joining Pew Research Center, Krogstad spent nine years as a reporter at newspapers such as The Des Moines Register and USA Today. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Krogstad is available to discuss the Center’s research findings in both English and Spanish.
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Most Latinos say U.S. immigration system needs big changes
Latinos agree that the U.S. immigration system needs an overhaul; large shares say it requires major changes or needs to be completely rebuilt.
Key facts about U.S. immigration policies and Biden’s proposed changes
The Biden administration is acting on a number of fronts to reverse Trump-era restrictions on immigration to the United States.
Most U.S. citizens report a campaign contacted them in 2020, but Latinos and Asians less likely to say so
White eligible voters were somewhat more likely to say they were contacted than Black, Hispanic or English-speaking Asian eligible voters.
Latino voters’ interest in presidential race is mixed, and about half are ‘extremely motivated’ to vote
Latino voters are less likely than all U.S. voters to say they are extremely motivated to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
Latino voters have growing confidence in Biden on key issues, while confidence in Trump remains low
Hispanic registered voters in the U.S. express growing confidence in Joe Biden’s ability to handle key issues like the coronavirus outbreak.
Most Cuban American voters identify as Republican in 2020
Nationwide, 58% of Cuban registered voters say they affiliate with or lean toward the Republican Party, while 38% identify as or lean Democratic.
Who is Hispanic?
Debates over who is Hispanic have fueled conversations about identity among Americans who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain.
Hispanic voters say economy, health care and COVID-19 are top issues in 2020 presidential election
About eight-in-ten Latino registered voters and U.S. voters overall rate the economy as very important to their vote.
Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Here are some key facts for Hispanic Heritage Month about the United States' Latino population by age, geography and origin groups.
Coronavirus Economic Downturn Has Hit Latinos Especially Hard
As the nation’s economy contracted at a record rate in recent months, the group’s unemployment rate rose sharply, particularly among Hispanic women, and remains higher among Hispanic workers than U.S. workers overall.
