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Who and Where are Hispanic-Americans? 02/05/2009
Geographic Distribution of the Hispanic Population: 2000 to 2007
RankStatePopulation Size
1California 13,074,156
2Texas8,385,139
3Florida3,646,499
4New York3,139,456
5Illinois1,886,933

Hispanic Origin by Type: 2007
Type of originNumberPercent
Total44,252,278100.0
Mexican28,339,35464.0
Puerto Rican3,987,9407.9
Dominican1,217,2205.2
Central American3,372,0907.6
South American2,421,2975.5
Other Hispanic3,394,089 7.7

Hispanics have impressive buying power and spending habits. *Hispanic households spend more on: groceries, telecom, gas and motor oil, children’s clothing and footwear. *Compared to the general market, Hispanics spend about the same proportion on: restaurants, alcoholic beverages, housekeeping supplies, furniture, appliances, women’s clothing, and personal products and services.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 Decennial Censuses; Population Projections, July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2050.
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