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California remains a major hub, with 41% of its state population being Latino.

This population is extremely diverse, with origins spanning Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South/Central America, and other Spanish cultures. Demographic Trends

As of 2024, more than 64.7 million people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic/Latino, representing approximately of the total U.S. population. Latino.zip

The Hispanic population is notably younger, with over half of young Californians (51.5% of those 24 and under) identifying as Latino.

Despite growth, median income for Latino households remains lower than non-Latino households, with 14% of the Illinois Latino population (as a regional example) being undocumented and ineligible for typical labor force participation. Housing and Social Factors California remains a major hub, with 41% of

Between 2022 and 2023, the Hispanic population grew by (1.16 million), accounting for nearly of the total U.S. population growth.

Data from 2025 shows higher rates of self-employment among younger and foreign-born Hispanic workers compared to non-Hispanic workers. Despite growth, median income for Latino households remains

Latinos comprise roughly 22% of the nation's homeless population, despite being 18% of the total population.