Here are some amazing statistics that re-shape the stereotypes of faith among Hispanic Americans. George Barna gives us a glimpse of the paradigm shifts we are now experiencing. 

Hispanic Statistics in the United States

Earlier this fall we celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month (mid-Sept through mid-Oct). How familiar are you with the hispanic cultures and traditions of the U.S. residents whose heritage came from Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean? How well, if at all, does your church understand hispanic culture? The Hispanic population may not be a minority for much longer, and it is vital that your church understand their culture if you ever want to reach them.

In honor of the hispanic community, we have collected the following general hispanic statistics.

• 52.0 Million – The estimated Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2011, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or race minority. Hispanics constituted 16.7 percent of the nation’s total population. (Census.gov)
• 132.8 Million – The projected Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2050. According to this projection, Hispanics will constitute 24 percent of the nation’s total population on that date. (Census.gov)
• More than 1 of every two people added to the nation’s population between July 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011, were Hispanic (1.3M of 2.3 M total) (Census.gov)
• 27 – Median age, in years, of the Hispanic population in 2010, compared with 32 for blacks, 34 for Asians and 42 for whites. (PEW)
• 5 states with the highest percentage of hispanics – CA (27.8%), TX (18.8%), FL (8.4), New York (6.8%), Illinois (4.0%). (PEW)
• 8 – The number of states with at least 1 million Hispanic residents. These states are: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas. (Census.gov
• 2.3 Million – The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in 2010. (Census.gov)
• 66% – The percentage of Hispanic families consisting of a married couple. (Census.gov)
• 41% -  The percentage of Hispanic families consisting of a married couple with children under the age of 18. (Census.gov)
• 25% – Percentage of population under age 5 that is Hispanic, as of 2008. (Census.gov)
• $38,624 – The median income of Hispanic households in 2011 (Census.gov), a real income  a decline of 4.1 percent from 2009 to 2012. (Washington Post)
• 26.7% – The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2011, a 4.9% increase since 2005. (Pew)
• 14.1% – Percentage of hispanics with a bachelor’s degree or higher (Census.gov)
• 71% – Percentage of hispanics age 25 and older who have at least a high school education (compared with 88% for blacks and 94% for whites) (IES)

FAITH AND HISPANICS

The Barna Group recently launched Barna:Hispanics, an entire section of it’s website dedicated to research specific to the hispanic community. In addition to their great (paid) reports, they have also released several free infographics.

Hispanics & Faith 2012 (a series of 20 infographics)

Understand one of the fastest-growing audiences in America.

As the nation’s largest minority group—and one of the fastest-growing segments—Hispanics are an increasingly powerful force shaping our society. And with 84% identifying themselves as Christians, Hispanic Americans are also shaping the face of American Christianity.

Hispanic America will give you an understanding of the faith, values and priorities of this important group. You’ll gain insights into these areas of Hispanic life and thought:

• Expressions of Faith
• Social Views & Concerns
• Work & Vocation
• Money & Finances
• Families
• Children & Youth
• The Bible
• Worldview
• Unchurched Latino viewpoints
• Demographics & Psychographics
• Politics

Reliable, authoritative data and insightful analysis come together to create a useful tool for those who want to help shape the Church of tomorrow. Learn how to minister to and serve alongside Hispanic Americans with the groundbreaking new report Hispanic America.

“This is one of the best comprehensive studies on our Hispanic population. I commend you for the wide scope and depth of the information.”
Dr. Fermín A. Whittaker
CEO, California Southern Baptist Convention

See what others are saying about the Hispanic America report.

It is critical that we see how God is moving among our Hispanic population here in the United States and around the world.

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