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U.S. Hispanic Population: 1998

Comprehensive data on the U.S. Hispanic population in 1998, including demographics, family composition, education, employment, and income statistics. Make informed decisions with these insights.

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U.S. Hispanic Population: 1998

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  1. U.S. Hispanic Population: 1998 Helping You Make Informed Decisions

  2. Population Size and Composition • There are approximately 31million Hispanics in the United States. • 11% of the U.S. population is Hispanic. • People of Mexican origin comprise approximately 65% of the U.S. Hispanic population. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  3. Percent Distribution of Hispanicsby Type: 1998 Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  4. Hispanic Population by Type: 1998 Millions Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  5. Age • One-third of Hispanics are under age 18. • Among Hispanics, Mexicans have the largest proportion of people under age 18 (39 percent). • The Hispanic population is younger than the non-Hispanic White population. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  6. Age Distribution by Sex and Hispanic Origin: 1998 (In percent) Non-Hispanic White Hispanic Male Female Male Female Age Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  7. Age Distribution by Sex and Type of Hispanic Origin: 1998 (In percent) Non-Cuban Hispanics Cuban Male Female Male Female Age Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  8. Percent of Population Under Age 18, by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  9. Percent of Population Age 65 and Over, by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  10. Family Composition • Hispanic families are more likely than non-Hispanic White families to be headed by a female with no spouse present. • Among Hispanic families, Cuban families had the largest proportion of families maintained by married couples. • Cuban families are as likely to be headed by a female with no spouse present as non-Hispanic White families. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  11. Family Households, by Type and Hispanic Origin: 1998 Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Female Householder, No Spouse Present Male Householder, No Spouse Present Married Couple Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  12. Family Households, by Type and Hispanic Origin Group: 1998 Mexican Puerto Rican Male householder, no spouse present Female householder, no spouse present Central and South American Cuban Married couple Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  13. Educational Attainment • Educational attainment of Hispanics lags behind non-Hispanic Whites. • Hispanics 25 years and older were six times more likely than non-Hispanic Whites to have less than a 9th grade education. • About 11% of Hispanics 25 years and older has a bachelor’s degree or higher. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  14. Educational Attainment by Hispanic Origin: 1998 (Population 25 years and over) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  15. Percent of Population with Less than 9th Grade Completed by Hispanic Origin: 1998 (Population 25 years and over) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  16. Percent of Population with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher by Hispanic Origin: 1998 (Population 25 years and over) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  17. Employment and Income • Hispanics were more likely to be unemployed in March 1998 compared to non-Hispanic Whites. • Among employed Hispanics in March 1998, the most common occupations were: • service workers • precision production, craft, repair • transportation Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  18. Percent Unemployed by Hispanic Origin and Sex: 1998 (Population 16 years and over) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  19. Percent Unemployed by Type of Hispanic Origin: 1998 (Population 16 years and over) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  20. Admin. support Executive, professional Technical, sales Farming Production, transportation Service Current Occupation for Men by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  21. Admin. support Executive, professional Technical, sales Farming Production, transportation Service Current Occupation for Womenby Hispanic Origin: 1998 Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  22. Percent of Population with Income $50,000 or more, by Sex and Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with income) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  23. Percent of Hispanics with Income $50,000 or more, by Type of Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with income) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  24. Percent of Population with Income Less Than $10,000 by Sex and Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with income) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  25. Percent of Hispanics with Income Less Than $10,000 by Type of Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with income) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  26. Percent of Population with Earnings $50,000 or more by Sex and Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with earnings) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  27. Percent of Hispanics with Earnings $50,000 or more by Type of Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with earnings) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  28. Percent of Population with Earnings Less Than $10,000 by Sex and Hispanic Origin (Population 15 years and over with earnings) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  29. Percent of Hispanics with Earnings Less Than $10,000 by Type of Hispanic Origin: 1998 (Population 15 years and over with earnings) Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  30. Poverty • A higher proportion of Hispanics are in poverty than non-Hispanic Whites. • Approximately one of every three Hispanic children under age 18 lives in poverty. • Nearly one fourth of all Hispanic families are in poverty. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  31. Percent Below Poverty level in 1997 by Age and Hispanic Origin Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  32. Percent Below Poverty level in 1997by Family Type and Hispanic Origin Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  33. Tenure • Hispanic householders are more likely than non-Hispanic White householders to rent rather than own a home. • Among Hispanic groups, Cuban households are more likely to be owner-occupied than any other Hispanic group. • Among Hispanics, Puerto Rican and Central and South American households were more likely to be renter-occupied than any other Hispanic group. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  34. Percent Owner-Occupied Households by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  35. Percent Owner-Occupied Households by Type of Hispanic Origin: 1998 Percent Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  36. Residence • Approximately half of the Hispanic population in the U.S. lives inside central cities of metropolitan areas. • Hispanics are less likely to reside outside central cities of metropolitan areas than non-Hispanic Whites. • Nearly half of the Hispanic population lives in the West. Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  37. Metropolitan Residence by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Metropolitan area, inside central city Metropolitan area, outside central city Nonmetropolitan area Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  38. Regional Population Distribution, by Hispanic Origin: 1998 Northeast Midwest Hispanic Non-Hispanic White South West Non-Hispanic Other Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  39. Percent Distribution of Population by Hispanic Origin and Region: 1998 Northeast Midwest South West Hispanic Non-Hispanic White Source: Current Population Survey, March 1998, PGP-P1

  40. For more information about the Hispanic population of the U.S. Visit the Census Bureau’s Web site http://www.census.gov Click on Subjects A-Z and Hispanic

  41. This presentation was produced by:Special Projects Staffand Ethnic and Hispanic Statistics Branch For information on content please contact: Roberto Ramirez Phone: 301-457-2403 Email:Roberto.R.Ramirez@ccmail.census.gov

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