Population of Hispanic/Latino Origin
As a Percent of Total Population
- In Census 2000, people of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin could identify as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. The term "Latino" appeared on the census form for the first time in 2000. The 1990 and 1980 censuses asked people if they were of "Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent" and, if so, to choose Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic.
- The question on Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin is separate from the question on race. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin may be of any race.
- The Hispanic/Latino population is increasing steadily in Washington, doubling during the 1990s.
- In 2000 Washington ranked tenth among the states in total Hispanic/Latino population.
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Last modified: June 5, 2004
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
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