Hispanic Population Growth in US

Definition

The increase in the number of individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino within the United States over a specific period.

Analogy

Think of it like a garden where you initially planted 10 tomato plants (representing the initial Hispanic population). Over time, these plants grow and multiply, producing more tomatoes (representing the growth in population).

Related terms

Demographics: The statistical characteristics of human populations such as age or income used to identify markets.

Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. In this context, it often refers to people from Latin American countries moving to the US.

Census Data: Official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals. It's like taking inventory of your garden to see how many tomatoes have grown.