Census figures point to sizable gains for Hispanics as states prepare to redraw political map
By Hope Yen (CP)
WASHINGTON — Racial minorities accounted for roughly 85 per cent of U.S. population growth over the last decade — one of the largest shares ever, with Hispanics counting for a large share of the gain.
Preliminary census estimates also suggest the number of multiracial Americans jumped roughly 20 per cent since 2000, to over 5 million.
The findings, based on fresh government survey data, offer a glimpse into 2010 census results that are being released on a state-by-state basis beginning this week. New Jersey, Mississippi, Virginia and Louisiana are the first to receive the data, which will be used in the often contentious process of redrawing political districts based on growing populations and racial makeup.
The Canadian Press: Census figures point to sizable gains for Hispanics as states prepare to redraw political map
By Hope Yen (CP)
WASHINGTON — Racial minorities accounted for roughly 85 per cent of U.S. population growth over the last decade — one of the largest shares ever, with Hispanics counting for a large share of the gain.
Preliminary census estimates also suggest the number of multiracial Americans jumped roughly 20 per cent since 2000, to over 5 million.
The findings, based on fresh government survey data, offer a glimpse into 2010 census results that are being released on a state-by-state basis beginning this week. New Jersey, Mississippi, Virginia and Louisiana are the first to receive the data, which will be used in the often contentious process of redrawing political districts based on growing populations and racial makeup.
The Canadian Press: Census figures point to sizable gains for Hispanics as states prepare to redraw political map