Race & Ethnicity

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Census takers in 1800 were provided a standard questionnaire, but how they collected and organized information was up to them, as shown in this tally of Ohio residents. (U.S. Census Bureau)

How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

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reportOct 1, 2012

Latinos in the 2012 Election: Washington

There are 271,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Washington, 6% of all eligible voters in the state.
reportOct 1, 2012

Latinos in the 2012 Election: Wisconsin

There are 130,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Wisconsin, 3% of all eligible voters in the state.
reportOct 1, 2012

Latinos in the 2012 Election: Wyoming

There are 25,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Wyoming, 6% of all eligible voters in the state.
reportOct 1, 2012

Mapping the 2012 Latino Electorate

A map showing key characteristics of Latino eligible voters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
reportSep 19, 2012

Characteristics of the 60 Largest Metropolitan Areas by Hispanic Population

Nearly half (45%) of the nation’s Hispanic population lives in just 10 metropolitan areas and over 75% live in 60 of the largest Hispanic metropolitan areas, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Pew Hispanic Center.
reportSep 19, 2012

Counts and Characteristics of Hispanics in Large Metros

This posting summarizes a new Pew Hispanic Center report about Hispanics in the 60 metropolitan areas with the largest Latino populations. The report includes analysis, comparison and rankings of these areas on key counts and characteristics. There also are statistical profiles of the 60 areas and two interactive maps.
reportSep 12, 2012

Importance of the Latino Vote in 2012

Mark Hugo Lopez, associate director, Pew Hispanic Center, discusses the importance of the Latino Vote in the 2012 presidential election.
reportAug 20, 2012

Hispanic Student Enrollments Reach New Highs in 2011

The nation’s Hispanic student population reached several milestones in 2011, according to a Pew Hispanic Center analysis of newly available U.S. Census Bureau data.
reportAug 9, 2012

Census Bureau Pursues New Questions on Race and Hispanic Origin

This posting includes links to newly released Census Bureau research on how Americans should be asked about their race and ethnicity. It links to a previous posting that explains the background behind this ground-breaking research.
reportAug 7, 2012

Census Bureau Considers Changing Its Race/Hispanic Questions

The Census wants to address the mismatch between Americans’ identity and the current categories presented on their questionnaires.

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Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It

How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?

Key facts about U.S. Latinos

How Americans feel about making English the official language of the U.S.

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Latinos in the 2012 Election: Washington

Latinos in the 2012 Election: Wisconsin

Latinos in the 2012 Election: Wyoming

Mapping the 2012 Latino Electorate

Characteristics of the 60 Largest Metropolitan Areas by Hispanic Population

Importance of the Latino Vote in 2012

Hispanic Student Enrollments Reach New Highs in 2011

Census Bureau Considers Changing Its Race/Hispanic Questions

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