The latest population statistics show the Hispanic population in the US to be fast-growing, young and very diverse in nature. While the Hispanic group lags behind the general population in average education and employment rates, many gains have been made in the past decade. The growing numbers and attainments of Hispanics will mean an increased demand for better education, employment and training programs, housing and family services.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
MeltzerM., CrowellT.Y. (1982). The Hispanic Americans.New York: Harper & Row.
2.
The New York Times, April 2, 1987.
3.
San Juan CaffertyP., McCreadyW.C. (1985). Hispanics in the United States: A new social agenda.New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Books.
4.
TrevinoF.M. (1984). Health indicators for Hispanic, black and white Americans, Vital and Health Statistics Series, 10, DHHS pub. No. (PHS) 84-1576, Hyattsville, MD.
5.
US Bureau of the Census (1983). 1960 census of the population, vol. 1, General population characteristics, Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.
