Title: The State of Latinos in the United States - Center for American Progress
Headings: The State of Latinos in the United States
The State of Latinos in the United States
Although This Growing Population Has Experienced Marked Success, Barriers Remain
Hispanic Americans: Who they are and where they live
U.S. labor force at a glance
Unemployment
Educational attainment
Factors behind increased college enrollment
Health
Health disparities
Insurance coverage
Medicaid
Preventive care
Veterans affairs
Political influence and leadership
Immigrants and the foreign born
Conclusion
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Content: Currently, 1 in 10 women-owned businesses are owned by Latinas. The Census Bureau indicates that Hispanic-owned businesses increased at more than twice the rate of the national average. It’s important to note that businesses owned by people of Mexican origin accounted for 45.8 percent of Hispanic-owned businesses. More than half (50.8 percent) of Hispanic-owned business revenue in 2007 came from wholesale trade, construction, and retail trade. About 30 percent of Hispanic-owned businesses were concentrated in wholesale trade, construction, and retail trade. Despite promising trends, it’s important that we begin to address some of the barriers that Latinos experience in the workforce such as high unemployment rates and lower levels of educational attainment. As one of the fastest-growing populations, it’s crucial that we close these gaps now to have a successful workforce in the future. Educational attainment
Education has long been recognized as a gateway to success. As one of the fastest-growing demographics in our country, educational attainment among Latinos is especially important to ensure that our youth are academically equipped to meet the challenges of the future. Educational attainment among young Latinos has progressed significantly over past few years and has led to the narrowing of the education gap between Hispanics and other racial and ethnic groups, particularly when it comes to postsecondary education.