Newsweek’s cover story on the plight of white males during the “great recession” is creating a lot of buzz on blogs and social media. Quite ironic when you consider the plight of minorities during the same period – not rosy either.
Some bloggers have run the numbers to add some perspective to the topic including the plight of Latinos and other minorities.
Following more of today’s “media heavy” posts, here’s a nice piece from Univision showcasing the Latino market. You’re probably familair with this video format - an impressive view of the world’s 15th largest market. Enjoy! (h/t Giovanni Rodriguez).
Another telling graphic from the WSJ (via Google Maps) showing the change in Hispanic population growth. Darker green indicates at least 50% growth. Check out more data details via the interactive graphic.
One key demographic factor that’s often overlooked from the census results and the growth of the Hispanic population is age. According to the Salud Today Blog, aging Latinos will be a significant social factor in a few years. The Latino population ages 65 and up will increase by 224% by the year 2050. Hence, there is new a study on the Latino Age Wave by Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP). The study highlights data and trends related to aging Latinos and their needs. Great data and other information related to the Hispanic workforce.
As the Census results and analysis continue to resonate across the country, no question the growth of the Latino population is the big story. Extraordinary growth in “non-traditional” Latino states like Montana, Kentucky, Alaska, North Dakota, and others illustrate how Latinos are moving beyond their Southwest roots.
As I contemplate my own relocation to Madison, Wisconsin, I’ve started to research what professional and community support groups I’ll be able to find there. Unfortunately, only a few – but these few are making a positive impact to support the city’s 74% Latino growth rate since 2000. Milwaukee, which is about two hours away from Madison, resembles much of what I find here in Cincinnati. Madison is much like other communities that are coming to grips with a growing Latino population. This article, for example, provides an illustration of how one person can make a positive difference in a growing Latino community. Learn about Andres Moreno and how he’s making a difference.
I haven’t had a chance to dig into the new Latino census data, but there are already many questions regarding what the results might mean - and not mean. An interesting piece via NPR on Latinos, ethnicity, and race. Classification was a big question coming into the 2010 census – how would Latinos “classify” themselves on a census form.
The PEW Hispanic Research Center released a report today outlining the dramatic increase in the Latino population. Frankly, I was a bit surprised by the numbers. Latinos now comprise 16.3% of the U.S. population and accounted for over 56% of the country’s population growth since 2000. Incredible.
Interesting to note that Latinos are increasing in numbers beyond the traditional eight or nine states in which they’re most concentrated:
In six states, growth in the Hispanic population accounted for all of those states’ population growth; if the Hispanic population had not grown, those states would not have grown. They included Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. In Michigan, the state population declined over the decade but the Hispanic population grew.
Looking at the Latino population by region, the West and South are home to the most Hispanics, while growth has been most rapid in the South and Midwest. In 2010, 20.6 million Hispanics lived in the West, 18.2 million lived in the South, 7 million lived in the Northeast and 4.7 million lived in the Midwest.
HACR just released its report to measure Hispanic inclusion strategies at all Fortune 100 and/or HACR corporate member companies, as they relate to employment, procurement, philanthropy and governance. According to the study, a majority of Hispanics tend to be in more non-exempt than exempt level positions. Efforts to attract and retain Hispanics have improved. The Hispanic attrition rate fell 15% as compared to other ethnic groups.
Other key findings:
Procurement: For Corporate America, the biggest opportunity is investing in Hispanic owned businesses. As the report details, Hispanic spend hovers at 1% of total diversity spend goals.
Philanthropy: The Center for Philanthropy reported that contributions given by corporations rose to an estimated $14.1 billion, up 5.5%. Nearly one-third of the respondents acknowledged a contribution of 5% or less as their Hispanic give in 2009.
Governance: The results of this year’s report showed that Hispanic representation on corporate boards remained relatively flat, with Hispanics holding approximately 5% of all open board seats.
As noted in this piece in the Economist last week, Latino demographic trends will have far-reaching implications in politics, education, and business:
But this divide—what William Frey of the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, calls “the cultural generation gap”—is very much wider in some states and cities. In Arizona, for example, 83% of the elderly are white and 42% of those under 25 are Hispanic. This can lead to divergent priorities, such as the reluctance of the old to pay for education, or even a political eruption. This year Arizona’s anti-immigration ordinance sparked protests far beyond the state’s borders and a lawsuit from the federal government.
Such conflict may well be replicated as other places welcome (or fail to) new residents. Immigrants are increasingly dispersed, settling in areas unused to outsiders. South Carolina’s Hispanic population expanded by 116% between 2000 and 2009. South Dakota, Tennessee and Alabama also saw big jumps.
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HACR just released its report to measure Hispanic inclusion strategies at all Fortune 100 and/or HACR corporate member companies, as they relate to employment, procurement, philanthropy and governance. According to the study, a majority of Hispanics tend to be in more non-exempt than exempt level positions. Efforts to attract and retain Hispanics have improved. The Hispanic attrition rate fell 15% as compared to other ethnic groups.
