Latinos poised to catch up with whites in state's population

[Lakhota]

Perhaps today or certainly sometime very soon, another baby will be born or a new immigrant will arrive and the number of Latinos in California will equal the state's non-Hispanic white population, according to official state population projections.

The change, to be marked today by a noon event at the state Capitol, has long been predicted by state demographers. It won't instantly make Latinos an equally powerful political force in California, or bring their incomes into parity with non-Hispanic whites, or close the school achievement gap.

But it is an important milestone – and a reminder that these other goals will become easier to achieve as the number of Latinos continues to grow, several leaders and activists said.

"We are clinging to our culture, our heritage and our language as we assimilate into the American society," said Orlando Fuentes, president of the Latino Democratic Club, an organizer of today's event. "We are here because we want the same dream. We want to have part of the pie."

The term Latino is an ethnic rather than racial designation, according to the Census Bureau. Most Latinos are white, but the bureau draws a distinction between Latinos and non-Hispanic whites.

Fifteen years ago, non-Hispanic whites outnumbered Latinos in California by roughly 5 million, census figures show.

But the Latino population has grown quickly through immigration and comparatively high birth rates. At the same time, the number of whites has fallen as birth rates in that population dropped and more of them left the state than came here.

"We're adding a substantial number of Latinos through immigration," said Hans Johnson, senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California. "Many of them are young adults ready to start families."

Today, California has approximately 15 million Latinos and 15 million non-Hispanic whites.

More: Latinos poised to catch up with whites in state's population - Capitol and California - The Sacramento Bee - By Phillip Reese

This happened sooner than I expected. I wonder how the other border states are doing?

 

[clevergirl]

Perhaps today or certainly sometime very soon, another baby will be born or a new immigrant will arrive and the number of Latinos in California will equal the state's non-Hispanic white population, according to official state population projections.

The change, to be marked today by a noon event at the state Capitol, has long been predicted by state demographers. It won't instantly make Latinos an equally powerful political force in California, or bring their incomes into parity with non-Hispanic whites, or close the school achievement gap.

But it is an important milestone – and a reminder that these other goals will become easier to achieve as the number of Latinos continues to grow, several leaders and activists said.

"We are clinging to our culture, our heritage and our language as we assimilate into the American society," said Orlando Fuentes, president of the Latino Democratic Club, an organizer of today's event. "We are here because we want the same dream. We want to have part of the pie."

The term Latino is an ethnic rather than racial designation, according to the Census Bureau. Most Latinos are white, but the bureau draws a distinction between Latinos and non-Hispanic whites.

Fifteen years ago, non-Hispanic whites outnumbered Latinos in California by roughly 5 million, census figures show.

But the Latino population has grown quickly through immigration and comparatively high birth rates. At the same time, the number of whites has fallen as birth rates in that population dropped and more of them left the state than came here.

"We're adding a substantial number of Latinos through immigration," said Hans Johnson, senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California. "Many of them are young adults ready to start families."

Today, California has approximately 15 million Latinos and 15 million non-Hispanic whites.

More: Latinos poised to catch up with whites in state's population - Capitol and California - The Sacramento Bee - By Phillip Reese

This happened sooner than I expected. I wonder how the other border states are doing?

Yeah, Latinos don't kill their unborn babies like white and black liberals do...

BTW CA already votes liberal....DOH!


thread failure for the lazy minded lakotah~

 

[clevergirl]

Just to keep things in perspective-also of note...how come you liberal yappers are so preoccupied with race? Why do you always want to see color differences? I think liberals are the reason race relations have not advanced farther than they have.

1. White persons, percent definition and source info White persons, percent, 2011 (a) 78.1%
2. Black persons, percent definition and source info Black persons, percent, 2011 (a) 13.1%
3. American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent definition and source info American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2011 (a) 1.2%
4. Asian persons, percent definition and source info Asian persons, percent, 2011 (a) 5.0%
5. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander persons, percent definition and source info Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander persons, percent, 2011 (a) 0.2%
6. Persons reporting two or more races, percent definition and source info Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2011 2.3%
7. Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin, percent definition and source info Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin, percent, 2011 (b) 16.7%
8. White persons not Hispanic, percent definition and source info White persons not Hispanic, percent, 2011 63.4%

USA QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I think liberals are the reason race relations have not advanced farther than they have.

You think that because it's true.

 

[Avatar4321]

So?

 

[Mad Scientist]

Is the California Economy gonna' suddenly recover the moment Latinos outnumber everyone else?

No.

Bankers will STILL control everything.

 

[The2ndAmendment]

And?

Why are Democrats obsessed with race?

 

[Stephanie]

how lovely, they are crowing about crushing the whites in this country

this country is hopeless when you crow about what race will take it over

 

[Sallow]

how lovely, they are crowing about crushing the whites in this country

this country is hopeless when you crow about what race will take it over

Latino is not a "race".

It's an ethnic group.

I am "Latino" and I am "White".

See how that works?

 

[Mac1958]

I think liberals are the reason race relations have not advanced farther than they have.

You think that because it's true.

It has been a very, very, very effective strategy.

.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I think liberals are the reason race relations have not advanced farther than they have.

You think that because it's true.

That is bullshit.