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Hispanics/Latinos

We explore the diverse views and experiences of Latinos in America with in-depth surveys and demographic snapshots. Our work focuses on capturing the diverse attitudes and experiences of the Hispanic population living in the U.S., particularly around topics of identity, culture, political participation and social mobility. This work is part of our wider race and ethnicity research portfolio.

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reportSep 12, 2024

Three-quarters of Hispanics who have heard of the term Latinx say it should not be used to describe the Hispanic or Latino population.

Learn more: Who is Hispanic?

short readJul 19, 2024

A bilingual voting sign at City Hall in Miami Beach, Florida. (Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

reportMay 15, 2024

reportMay 14, 2024

A composite image of Latinas in various home and work settings.

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reportAug 13, 2013

Spanish Is the Most Spoken Non-English Language in U.S. Homes, Even Among Non-Hispanics
short readsAug 13, 2013

Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in U.S. homes, even among non-Hispanics

Spanish is, by far, the most spoken non-English language in the U.S., but not all Spanish speakers are Hispanic. Some 2.8 million non-Hispanics speak Spanish at home today.
short readsAug 7, 2013

Sign of things to come? Integration without blacks in New York City neighborhoods

In a new study, researchers found nearly a three-fold increase in the share of integrated New York City neighborhoods with a mix of whites, Hispanics and Asians but few, if any, blacks.
short readsJul 29, 2013

What Univision’s milestone says about U.S. demographics

Spanish-language television reached a new milestone in America. Univision finished first among broadcast networks during July sweeps in two highly sought-after demographics: 18- to 49-year-olds and 18- to 34-year-olds. According to Nielsen, between June 27, 2013, and July 24, 2013, Univision averaged 1.8 million viewers ages 18 to 49 nightly, beating out English-language networks FOX, […]
reportJul 23, 2013

A Growing Share of Latinos Get Their News in English

The language of news media consumption is changing for Hispanics: a growing share of Latino adults are consuming news in English from television, print, radio and internet outlets, and a declining share are doing so in Spanish, according to survey findings from the Pew Research Center.
short readsJun 19, 2013

Salvadorans may soon replace Cubans as third-largest U.S. Hispanic group

For more than 40 years, one rock solid element of Hispanic demographics has been the ranking of the three largest Hispanic origin groups: Mexicans have always been the largest by population; followed by Puerto Ricans and then Cubans.

But this may be changing.
short readsJun 19, 2013

Latinos’ changing views of same-sex marriage

Latinos’ views of same-sex marriage have changed dramatically in recent years. In 2012 for the first time, more Latinos said they favored same-sex marriage than opposed it (52% versus 34%) according to Pew Hispanic Center surveys.
short readsJun 11, 2013

Eligible Latino voters who didn’t go to polls in 2012 outnumbered those who did

While a record 11.2 million Latinos voted in the 2012 presidential election, an even greater number – 12.1 million—eligible voters did not do so.
reportJun 3, 2013

Inside the 2012 Latino Electorate

I. Inside the 2012 Latino Electorate A record 11.2 million Latinos voted in the 2012 presidential election, but Latinos’ voter turnout rate continues to lag other groups significantly, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Pew Research Center. Overall, 48% of Hispanic eligible voters turned out to vote in 2012, down […]
short readsMay 28, 2013

What’s behind the falling teen birth rates?

The sharp drop in teen birth rates, especially among Hispanic teens, appears to be linked to both economic and attitudinal factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last week that the birth rate among 15- to 19-year-olds had fallen to a record low 31.3 births per 1,000 in 2011. Teen birth rates dropped for […]

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Latinx Awareness Has Doubled Among U.S. Hispanics Since 2019, but Only 4% Use It

How Latino voters view the 2024 presidential election

Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains

A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed at Work

Hispanics/Latinos

Spanish Is the Most Spoken Non-English Language in U.S. Homes, Even Among Non-Hispanics

Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in U.S. homes, even among non-Hispanics

What Univision’s milestone says about U.S. demographics

A Growing Share of Latinos Get Their News in English

Salvadorans may soon replace Cubans as third-largest U.S. Hispanic group

Latinos’ changing views of same-sex marriage

Eligible Latino voters who didn’t go to polls in 2012 outnumbered those who did

Inside the 2012 Latino Electorate

What’s behind the falling teen birth rates?

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