Statistics of the Month - September Top Ten Largest Hispanic Populations in the U.S. By Emily Sugiyama Place and state Total population Percent Hispanic East Los Angeles, CA 124,283 96.8 Laredo, TX 176,576 94.1 Brownsville, TX 139,722 91.3 Hialeah, FL 226,419 90.3 McAllen, TX 106,414 80.3 El Paso, TX 563,662 76.6 Santa Ana, CA 337,977 76.1 El Monte, CA 115,965 72.4 Oxnard, CA 170,358 66.2 Miami, FL 362,470 65.8 The estimated Hispanic population of the United States is 44.3 million (as of July 1, 2006). People of Hispanic origin make up the largest ethnic or racial minority in the nation. 44 percent of New Mexico's population is Hispanic, the highest of any state in the United States. In 2002, there were 1.6 million Hispanic-owned businesses. In 2005, the median income of Hispanic households was $35,967. In the 2004 presidential election, 7.6 million Hispanic citizens voted. The percentage of Hispanic citizens voting--about 47 percent--did not change statistically from four years earlier. In 2006, 59 percent of Hispanics (25 and older) had at least a high school education. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: Check out, "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture" See, "Profile From Another Culture: The First Woman Writer in the Americas" By Carlos Gil August statistics - The Jewish Population: Who, what and where - Top Ten Largest National Jewish Populations July statistics - Who's who in the U.S. Prison System? - Statistics on Racial Discrepancies June statistics - Homosexual partnerships in the U.S. May statistics - Business: Where have Asian-Americans positioned themselves? April statistics - What religions do Americans identify with? March statistics - In which industries do women own the most firms? February statistics - Where do African Americans own businesses? January statistics - Hispanic-owned businesses on rise in US December statistics - Do you know America? Where are people of color living? November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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