Demographic Profile of Hispanics in California, 2007
This profile contains demographic and economic facts about the Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations in the state of California. All analyses are from Pew Hispanic Center tabulations of the 1% Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) sample of the 2007 American Community Survey. For some states where the population of Hispanics or other groups is relatively small, reliable estimates of some indicators cannot be generated. This is indicated by the insertion of "n/a" in the text of this document and in the associated tables.
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Population and National Origin
| U.S. Rank1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Hispanic Population in California | 13,219,000 | 1 |
| Hispanics as Percent of State Population | 36% | 2 |
| Hispanics as Percent of U.S. Hispanic Population | 29.8% | |
| Native-Born Hispanics (Percent of Hispanics) | 59% | 31 |
| Foreign-Born Hispanics (Percent of Hispanics) | 41% | 21 |
| Mexican Origin (Percent of Hispanics) | 83% | 1 |
| Non-Mexican Origin (Percent of Hispanics) | 17% | 3 |
Age
| Median Age (years) | |
|---|---|
| All Hispanics | 26 |
| Native-Born Hispanics | 16 |
| Foreign-Born Hispanics | 38 |
| Non-Hispanic Whites | 42 |
| Non-Hispanic Blacks | 33 |
Marriage and Fertility
| Marriage: Persons Ages 15 and Older | Percent Married |
|---|---|
| All Hispanics | 47% |
| Native-Born Hispanics | 33% |
| Foreign-Born Hispanics | 58% |
| Non-Hispanic Whites | 50% |
| Non-Hispanic Blacks | 28% |
| Fertility: Women 15 to 44 | |
|---|---|
| Births to Hispanic Women (12 month period prior to survey) | 252,000 |
| Hispanic Births as a Percent of All Births in California | 48% |
| Births to Native-Born Hispanics | 113,000 (45%) |
| Births to Foreign-Born Hispanics | 139,000 (55%) |
Economic Status
| Earnings: Persons 16 and older | Median | U.S. Rank2 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Personal Earnings of Hispanics | $21,250 | 13 |
| Annual Personal Earnings of Non-Hispanic Whites | $40,476 | 3 |
| Annual Personal Earnings of Non-Hispanic Blacks | $29,750 | 4 |
| Poverty | Percent in Poverty3 |
|---|---|
| Hispanics 17 and Younger | 23% |
| Non-Hispanic Whites 17 and Younger | 8% |
| Non-Hispanic Blacks 17 and Younger | 28% |
| Hispanics 18-64 | 14% |
| Non-Hispanic Whites 18-64 | 2% |
| Non-Hispanic Blacks 18-64 | 12% |
| Homeownership: Householders | Homeownership Rate | U.S. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanics | 48% | 21 |
| Non-Hispanic Whites | 65% | 49 |
| Non-Hispanic Blacks | 40% | 28 |
School Enrollment
| U.S. Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Hispanics Enrolled in K-12 | 3154,000 | 1 |
| Hispanics as Percent of All K-12 Students | 47% | 2 |
Language
| Language at Home: Persons 5 and Older | |
|---|---|
| Only English Spoken at Home | 2,577,000 (22%) |
| Language Other than Only English Spoken at Home | 9,259,000 (78%) |
Notes
1National rankings include the District of Columbia as well as the 50 states.
2In order to avoid ties, states are ranked on their median earnings first, then on their average earnings.
3For detailed information on how poverty status is determined, see http://usa.ipums.org/usa-action/variableDescription.do?mnemonic=POVERTY. Due to the way in which the IPUMS assigns poverty values, these data will differ from those that might be provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
California
At a Glance
Hispanic Population
13,219,000
Hispanics as Percent
of State Population
36%
Median Age of Hispanics
26
Median Income, Hispanics 16+
$21,250
Poverty Rate,
Hispanics 17 and Younger
23%
Hispanic Homeownership
48%
Hispanics as Percent of
All K-12 Students