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Explore the impact of demographic changes on the 2016 election and the state of race relations in America. Discover trends in unauthorized immigration, education, economy, politics, and public opinion.
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Race and America 2016 Demographic trends and the 2016 election Jens Manuel Krogstad Writer/Editor, Global Migration & Demographic Trends November 2, 2016
U.S. is increasingly diverse, and this trend is projected to continue for decades
‘Immigrant Stock’ Share of U.S. Population, Actual and Projected, 1900-2050 (%) Source: 2000-2012 data and all second-generation data from Pew Research Center analysis of Current Population surveys, Integrated Microdata Sample (IPUMS) files; Pew Hispanic Center projections for 2020 to 2050 from Passel and Cohn (2008); historical trend from Passel and Cohn (2008) and Edmonston and Passel (1994)
There are 3.9 million K-12 students in the U.S.who are children of unauthorized immigrants. They represent 7.3% of all students.
High School Dropout Rates Drop To Record Lows
A greater share of Latinos attend community colleges than any other race/ethnicity
College completion lowest among Hispanics and blacks
Will the U.S. make changes necessary for racial equality? (A pre-election view, February-May 2016)
America’s demographic changes are shifting the electorate – and American politics
Latino & Asian voter turnout has long trailed that of whites and blacks in presidential elections
Growing Share of Hispanics, WhitesSupport Same-Sex Marriage Unauthorized immigrant children
Views on contraceptives, abortion and homosexual behavior Source: Pew Research Center survey, Aug. 16-Sept. 12, 2016
Latinos more likely than whites to say global warming caused by humans
Contact Information Jens Manuel Krogstad Writer/Editor, Hispanic trends jkrogstad@pewresearch.org