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: In contrast, Latinos are far less likely to have a government job, and the gap widens at the senior executive level in the public sector. Unemployment
Unemployment rates for Latinos vary depending on where they live, their education level, and whether they are foreign born or native. The unemployment rate for Latinos averaged 11.5 percent in 2011, compared to 7.9 percent for whites. The Latino unemployment numbers are tied in part to the fact that Latinos are overrepresented in industries such as construction and manufacturing, both of which lost the most jobs during the recession, and that they are underrepresented in sectors that experienced job growth during the recession—education and health services. Unemployment rates for Latinos vary depending on educational attainment. Across all racial groups, greater educational attainment is correlated to improved employment outcomes. Unemployment continues to be higher for those with fewer years of schooling. In 2011 unemployment for Latinos with only a high school degree was 10.3 percent, compared to 8.4 percent of whites with only a high school degree. The Latino labor force is also more likely to be foreign born than the rest of the workforce. In 2011 more than half (52.2 percent) of the Latino labor force was foreign born, compared to 15.9 percent of the overall labor force.