The Hispanic and Latino population in Philadelphia has seen growth by 27% in the past 10 years and has grown rapidly since the year 2000. Philadelphia County is currently around 15% Latino.[1]

In the 2000 U.S. Census Puerto Ricans were Philadelphia's largest Latino group followed by Mexicans.[2]

Hispanic or Latino by national origin

Ancestry by origin[3]Number%
Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans 129,483
Dominican Republic Dominicans 46,136
Mexico Mexicans 21,859
Cuba Cubans 3,234

See also

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, TaRhonda (2021-09-14). "Hispanic Heritage Month: Examining the Hispanic population growth in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania". ABC 6. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  2. ↑ "Latino Philadelphia at a Glance" (PDF). Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  3. ↑ "Explore Census Data". US Census. Retrieved 2024-01-01.


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