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California Latino Population Equals White Population

By immigrationprof

From ABC News:

Sometime around noon on Monday, the number of Hispanics in California grew to equal the number of whites, according to demographers. In a new report, they predict that by early 2014, the Golden State will become the second state in which Hispanics are the largest racial or ethnic group, following New Mexico’s lead.

The report, issued by the California Department of Finance, predicts Hispanics in the workforce will likely become America’s leading economic driver by 2060. Researchers say Hispanics will be the largest group among working-age Americans by a considerable margin: 12.1 million Hispanics to 7.4 million whites and 3.2 million Asians. Read more…

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