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Viviendo unidos may-2013
This document discusses demographic trends within the Hispanic population in the United States and Texas. Some key points: - More than half of US population growth between 2000-2010 was due to growth in the Hispanic population. - Hispanics are younger on average (median age 27) compared to non-Hispanic whites (median age 41). - The Hispanic population and their buying power is concentrated in the western and southern US but spreading to other areas. - In Texas, the Hispanic population grew 154% between 2000-2010 and now make up over 20% of the state's population. By 2040, projections indicate Hispanics will be the majority in Texas.
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- 2. ViviendoUnidosMC.org 50 Million Strong Morethan half of the growth in the total population of the U.S. between 2000 and 2010 was due to the increase in the Hispanic population
- 3. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Driven by 35%immigration and 65% U.S. born More Births Birth to death ratio for Hispanic is 8 to 1 vs. 1 to 1 Non-Hispanic
- 4. ViviendoUnidosMC.org The Average U.S.Hispanic Income: $23,000 (indiv.), $50,000 (household) Education: High School Speak English & Spanish (proficiently) Lives in West or South-West Origin: Mexican Native Born, 2nd. Generation Age: 27 Married, Family of 4 Occupation: Office / admin support
- 5. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Younger Source: PEW Hispanic Center,Hispanics of Mexican Origin in the U.S., 2009 The median age of Hispanic is 27; the median age of the Non-Hispanic is 41
- 6. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Fastest growing buyingpower Reaching $1.5 trillion by 2015 Currently $1 trillion
- 7. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Concentrated, but spreading Morethan three-quarters of the Hispanic population live in the West or South
- 8. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Percent of TexasPopulation by Age Group & Ethnicity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2000 Anglo Hispanic Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010
- 9. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Percent of TexasPopulation by Age Group & Ethnicity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2010 Anglo Hispanic Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010
- 10. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Percent of TexasPopulation by Age Group & Ethnicity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2040 Anglo Hispanic Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010
- 11. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Percentage of Total Population2000 2010 Entire County Total population - 154% increase 12.6% 20.8% 18 and over 11% 17.7% Under 18 16.6% 29% Conroe Total population - 80.4% increase 32.6% 38.5% 18 and over 28.8% 33.6% Under 18 42.2% 52.3% The Woodlands Total population - 211% increase 6.6% 12.3% 18 and over 6.2% 10.8% Under 18 7.7% 16% Conroe ISD Under 18 18.3% 29.9% Montgomery County Hispanic Population Growth Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010
- 12. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Not All “Latinos”are the same Acculturation Country of Origin Education
- 13. ViviendoUnidosMC.org What is Common… Entertainment/ Music Trendsetting Family Social Cultural Nuances
- 14. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Language knows nobarriers Language is not a menace or limitation, it is a cultural connection
- 15. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Be a Voice Communicatewith them Genuinely Care for them
- 16. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Viviendo Unidos inMontgomery County Customers Non-Profit Organization Group of Volunteers Viviendo Unidos Hispanic Community In Need Be a vehicle to engage, communicate, educate and improve lives within the Hispanic Community in Montgomery County
- 17. ViviendoUnidosMC.org What are themost Critical Needs of the Hispanic Community in MC? Language Barrier Emotional & cultural disconnection Lack of knowledge, information and how to Navigate through the system the place, the people and the way of doing things in this country Disconnection to people and services in the Country Lack of being part of a community Unable to work with other Hispanics Lack of coordination Good counseling
- 18. ViviendoUnidosMC.org Volunteers Viviendo Unidos Steering Committee Hispanic Marketing Committee Volunteer Committee To facilitate effortsof volunteering To review and manage bilingual material Group of people who wants to be involved, volunteer and listen to the needs of the community. Promote / awareness of resources Enable Translations services Visit agencies already working with UW and those with similar context. Search for resources and support from UW Planning & Coordination Multi-professional Diverse Representation
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