This document summarizes key data sources and statistics about the Hispanic community. It shows that from 2000 to 2010, the number of Hispanic families in Virginia led by married couples with no children grew 134%. The document also notes that in the Washington DC metro area in 2010, 28% of Hispanic households earned over $100,000, while 13% earned less than $25,000. Additionally, it provides an overview of the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Pew Hispanic Center as data sources for analyzing the Hispanic population.

1. The Hispanic Community by the Numbers
Data Sources
Reaching Latinos Online 2/29/2012
Lisa A. Sturtevant, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
George Mason University School of Public Policy
Center for Regional Analysis

2. Family Type: 2000 and 2010
Hispanic or Latino Householder
Virginia
60,000
50,000
79%
40,000
Families
30,000
2000
92%
20,000 134% 2010
10,000
0
Married Couples - Married Couples - Single Parents
Children No Children
Source: 2000 and 2010 Census, Summary File 1

3. Household Income: 2010
Hispanic or Latino Householder
Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Less than
$25,000
$100,000 13%
or More
28%
$25,000 -
49,999
23%
$75,000 -
99,999
14% $50,000 -
74,999
22%
Source: 2010 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates

4. Percent of Hispanic Females (Age 25+) With
a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
2006- 2010
District of Columbia
Arlington County, VA
Alexandria City, VA
Fairfax County, VA
Montgomery County, MD
Prince George's County, MD
Frederick County, MD
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates

5. U.S. Unemployment Rate
Persons age 16+
14
12
Total Population
10 Hispanic or Latino
Percent
8
6
4
2
0
2002
2001
2005
2010
2011
2008
2007
2006
2009
2003
2004
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

6. Hispanic or Latino-Owned Firms: 2007
District of Columbia
All other
All Hispanic Puerto Hispanic or
or Latino Mexican Rican Cuban Latino
Total firms 524 80 27 49 358
Paid employees 7,201 12,84 189 809 4,747
Annual payroll
($1000s) 227,697 54,694 6,922 28,357 131,066
Revenues
($1000s) 893,415 276,697 17,833 88,107 479,374
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Business Owners

7. Data for Analyzing Characteristics of
the Latino Community
• U.S. Census Bureau • U.S. Bureau of Labor
▫ 2000 and 2010 Census Statistics
▫ American Community ▫ Current Population Survey
Survey (resident labor force,
▫ Survey of Business Owners unemployment, wages-
national)
▫ Consumer Expenditure
Survey (national)
• Pew Hispanic Center

8. 2010 Census
Basic demographic and housing characteristics
only:
• Population
• Age
• Race
• Hispanic or Latino Origin
• Households and Families
• Housing Occupancy (occupied or vacant)
• Housing Tenure (owned or rented)
No long form, no detailed characteristics, no SF3
data

9. American Community Survey (ACS)
Demographic Characteristics
• Sex
• Age
• Race
• Hispanic/Latino origin
Photo: U.S. Census Bureau

10. American Community Survey (ACS)
Social Characteristics
• Education
• Marital Status
• Fertility
• Grandparent Caregivers
• Veterans
• Disability Status
• Place of Birth
• Citizenship
• Year of Entry
• Language Spoken at Home Photo: U.S. Census Bureau
• Ancestry/Tribal Affiliation

11. American Community Survey (ACS)
Economic Characteristics
• Income
• Benefits
• Employment Status
• Occupation
• Industry
• Commuting to Work
• Place of Work
Photo: U.S. Census Bureau

12. American Community Survey (ACS)
Housing Characteristics
• Tenure
• Occupancy & Structure
• Housing Value
• Taxes & Insurance
• Utilities
• Mortgage/Monthly Rent
Photos: U.S. Census Bureau

13. Survey of Business Owners
• Latest data – 2007
▫ Data available every 5 years
• Characteristics of business owners
▫ Gender, ethnicity, race, and veteran status
▫ Geography (U.S., states, metropolitan
areas, counties, and places)
▫ Industry (2- through 6-digit NAICS for selected
geographies)
▫ Firm receipts size
▫ Firm employment size

14. Census Bureau
www.census.gov

16. Current Population Survey (CPS)
Labor force & unemployment - national
• Monthly and quarterly employment and
unemployment data
▫ Part-time, full-time
• By age, sex, race/ethnicity, and marital status
• Available the 2nd week of the month

17. Consumer Expenditure Survey
Income and Spending - national
• Income (before/after taxes), spending by
category
• Homeownership, race/ethnicity, sex, household
size
• Annual data: 2010 is latest available

18. Bureau of Labor Statistics
www.bls.gov

20. Pew Hispanic Center
• Nonpartisan research organization focusing on the
Hispanic population in the U.S.
• Founded in 2001
• Research areas include:
▫ Demography
▫ Economics and Personal Finance
▫ Education
▫ Identity
▫ Politics
▫ Social Trends
▫ Work and Employment

21. Pew Hispanic Center
www.pewhispanic.org

22. The Hispanic Community by the
Numbers
Making the Case
• Use visuals – bar charts, pie charts, maps
• Show trends over time – 2000 to 2010
• Calculate changes and percent changes
• Compare to other racial/ethnic groups
• Use data for the appropriate geography (when available)
▫ US, state, county, neighborhood (place/zip code)

23. GMU Center for Regional Analysis
cra.gmu.edu
Demographic and economic data
Research reports – housing, demographics, economic
development, transportation
Consulting services
Training opportunities