The document discusses the growing Hispanic population in the United States. It provides statistics on the current and projected size of the Hispanic population. It then describes how the author studied the local Hispanic community through interviews with Hispanic individuals from various Spanish-speaking countries, visits to Hispanic-owned businesses, and attendance at Hispanic events. The rest of the document summarizes the author's interviews with several Hispanic individuals living in the area.

1. La Populación Hispanica en América The Hispanic Population in America