SUMMARY: This report emphasizes the various roles of Hispanics throughout different areas in  America’s New Mainstream, finding that 75% of U.S Latinos reside in 8 U.S States, have a purchasing power of around $1.7 trillion dollars, and hold continuously growing assets.

TALKING POINTS:

• The share of Hispanic people within the U.S. is projected to rise from 16% in 2010 to 29% by 2050.
• The U.S Hispanic workforce is projected to increase by 74% from 2010 to 2020
• Hispanics are the most likely to respond to forms of digital media such as banners, emails, and pop-up ads.
• In 2012, Hispanic college enrollment surpassed that of whites at a rate of 49%.

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2015

ABOUT THE RESEARCHER: The Latino Donor Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping the perception of Latinos as part of the American social mainstream. We are self-funded and independent, and promote friendly high-level dialogue, with the goal of finding best ways to grow revenue and market share —by targeting and serving the Latino audiences. LDC’s nonpartisan agenda includes outreach to influential people in media, advertising, politics, corporate America, and civil society by confronting stereotypes with data that brings understanding and appreciation of the actual roles being played by Latinos in society, politics, and commerce.