Multi-ethnic Demographics
- The American Community – American Indians and Alaska Natives (PDF)
- The American Community – Asians (PDF)
- The American Community – Pacific Islanders (PDF)
- The American Community – Blacks (PDF)
- The American Community – Hispanics (PDF)
- We the People of More than one race (PDF)
Source: Census 2000 Special Reports
- American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2007 (PDF)
- Hispanic Heritage Month 2007: Sept. 15–Oct. 15 (PDF)
- Cinco de Mayo (PDF)
- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2007 (PDF)
- Black History Month: February 2007 (PDF)
Source: Census Facts for Features & Special Editions
Ethnic Buying Power
Consider these facts:
- Hispanic buying power is expected to reach $1.2 trillion in 2011*
- African-American buying power is expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2011*
- Asian-American buying power is expected to reach $622 billion by 2011*
- Native American buying power is expected to reach $73 billion by 2011*
Source: Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business
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The African-American Market
U.S. Population
It is projected that African-Americans will represent 14% of the U.S. Population in the next 50 years...about the same proportion as evidenced today.
AA=African American
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 data, *based on 1990 Census data projections -
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Average Household Size African-American HHs are somewhat larger than White HHs.
Source: Census 2000, U.S. Census Bureau
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Population by Age
Compared to Whites, African-Americans are somewhat younger and fewer are over 50.
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Projections 1995-2050 -
African-AmericanWhiteUnder 18
Under 13
13-17
Adults 18+
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+32%
23
9
68%
11
15
22
2025%
18
7
75%
9
13
24
30Educational Attainment
African-Americans' educational attainment trails behind Whites
Source: Census 2000, U.S. Census Bureau -
Buying Power
While Whites have greater buying power, the % increase in buying power for African-Americans is 57% higher than Whites.
Source: The Buying Power of Black Americans, 7th EditionBuying Power (in Billions$)
Market |
Population (000 |
New York |
2130 |
Chicago |
1065 |
Detroit |
776 |
Philadelphia |
656 |
Houston |
495 |
Baltimore |
419 |
Los Angeles |
415 |
Memphis |
399 |
Washington |
343 |
New Orleans |
326 |
Dallas |
308 |
Atlanta |
256 |
Cleveland |
244 |
Milwaukee |
223 |
Jacksonville |
214 |
Indianapolis |
200 |
Birmingham |
178 |
St. Louis |
178 |
Charloette |
177 |
Columbus |
174 |
African-American (%) |
White (%) |
|
Completed 4 years of Highschool or more 1990 2000 |
66 79 |
79 88 |
Completed 4 years of College or more 1990 2000 |
11 17 |
22 28 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007 |
% Increase '90 vs. '07 |
|
African-Americans Whites |
317 3739 |
589 5800 |
853 7910 |
169 112 |
U.S. Hispanic Population Statistics
Population
Growing Hispanic Population
According to the 200 Census, Hispanics will constitute one-quarter of
the U.S. Population by 2010-- earlier than projected by the '90 Census.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Population Projections of the US
by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: 1995-2050
* Projections Based on 1990 Census
** Projections Based on 2000 Census
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2050 |
|
Population % Total U.S: |
21.9 MM 8% |
35.3 MM 12% |
41.1 MM 14% 24%** |
96.5 MM 24%* |
| Origin of Legal Immigrants The majority of legal U.S. immigrants are coming from Spanish-speaking countries and Asia * Excludes Spain Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, "Legal Immigration, Fiscal year 1998", Report |
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Demographics
| % of Population under 25 yrs. old 2000 U.S. Hispanics are a young segment Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Population Projections of the US by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: 1995-2050 |
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| Buying Power Hispanics' buying power is on the rise Source: Selig Center for Economic Growth: Terry College of Business, The University of Georgia, Q2 '02 |
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Educational Attainment
Hispanics' educational attainment trails behind African-Americans and
Whites
Source: Census 2000, U.S. Census Bureau
Hispanic (%) |
African-American (%) |
White (%) |
|
Completed 4 years of Highschool or more 1990 2000 |
51 57 |
66 79 |
79 88 |
Completed 4 years of College or more 1990 2000 |
9 11 |
11 17 |
22 28 |
Market Composition
Hispanics'* Origin
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History/Residence
Motivators for migrating are not only economic
Source: Hispanic Market Handbook, M. Isabel Valdes & Marta H. Sedane
1995
History/Reasons for Migrating |
Primarily reside |
|
Mexico |
Highly Fragmented, Many are long time US citizens
(some never migrated), Many recently crossed the border, Economic |
A, San Francisco, Houston, San Antonio, Chicago |
Puerto Rico |
Already US Citizens upon arrival, Economic, Families
Reuniting |
New York |
Central America |
Political Unrest, Economic |
New York, Miami, Houston, LA |
South America |
Economic |
New York, Miami, Houston, LA |
Cuba |
Exiled, Political Unrest |
Miami |
2000 |
11 |
17 |
Top 20 U.S. Hispanic Markets
Source: Census 2000, U.S. Census Bureau
Market |
Population (000 |
New York |
2161 |
Los Angeles |
1,719 |
Chicago |
754 |
Houston |
731 |
San Antonio |
671 |
Phoenix |
450 |
El Paso |
432 |
Dallas |
423 |
San Diego |
311 |
San Jose |
270 |
Santa Ana |
257 |
Miami |
238 |
Hialeah |
205 |
Austin |
201 |
Albuquerque |
179 |
Denver |
176 |
Tuscon |
174 |
Fresno |
171 |
Laredo |
166 |
Long Beach |
165 |
Emerging Hispanic Markets
% of the Population that is Hispanic
* PPT/Diff = Percentage Point Difference from 1990-2000
Source: Census 2000, American Factbook for US 1990 and 2000 Quick Tables
for Cities, Multichannel News Oct 29,2001
| 1990 | 2000 | PPT Diff* | Trends | |
| Bakersfield, CA | 28 | 38 | +10 | Second largest agricultural county in the US. Colleges and new light industry bring more Hispanics into middle class. |
| Yakima, WA | 24 | 36 | +12 | Large farming industry and 60% of new businesses are Hispanic owned. |
| Las Vegas, NV | 11 | 22 | +11 | Hispanic population growth is 4* faster than non-Hispanic. Construction and Hotel/Culinary industries spur growth. |
| Providence, RI | 7 | 13 | +6 | Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican, and Guatemalan heavily represented. Many blue collar working in the jewelry manufacturing industry. |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 6 | 12 | +6 | Most Latinos come from Mexico (68%), but many come from Central America and Peru. The Olympics brought construction, hotel, and food industry employment. |
The Asian-American Market
Population Size
According to the 200 Census, Hispanics will constitute one-quarter of the U.S. Population by 2010-- earlier than projected by the '90 Census.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Population Projections of the US
by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: 1995-2050
* Projections Based on 1990 Census
** Projections Based on 2000 Census
Who is an ‘Asian American’?
88% of Asian Americans are comprised by 6 specific ethnic segments (in rank by order of national population)
Source: American Community Survey 2006
Income
• Median HHI in 2006 for Asians was $64k, $15k ahead of total population
• Asians have the highest % of HHs in the upper income ranges: 43% of Asians earn more than $75k/year (index of 143 against total population) and 31% earn $100k+ (index of 160 against total population)
• Asians account for 6.8% of all HHs earning $150k+/year, although they account for only 5% of the total population
Sources: Census 2000, American Community Survey 2006, and Census Bureau Report on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S., 2006
Purchasing Power
• Total annual Asian purchasing power in 2007: $459 billion
• 70.8% growth in Asian purchasing power between 2000 and 2007
• Projected future Asian purchasing power growth: $670 billion by 2012
Source: Selig Center for Economic Growth, Third Quarter 2007
Education
48% of Asians hold a BA degree or higher; Index to total population – 179

Asians: % foreign born and native language preference – National Statistics

Source: American Community Survey 2006
Asian Population
Distribution
• Tier 1 States: CA, NY, TX: contain cumulative 52% of all Asians
• If add tier 2 states: NJ, IL, MA, WA, VA, FL, cum increases to 76% of all Asians
• If add tier 3 states: PA, MD, OH, NC, GA, MI, WI, CO, AZ, OR: cum increases to 90% of all Asians
Source: American Community Survey 2006
Other Key Data
• Asian home ownership rate: 60% of Asians own their own home vs. 67% of the total population
• Asians have the highest mean home values of all groups (including non-Hispanic whites) in 48 of the 50 states in the U.S.
• Asian average family size: 3.53 people, vs. 3.20 within the total population
• Asian median age: 34, vs. 36 in the total population
• Asian % married-couple families: 82%, vs. 77% within the total population (universe: married families)
• Asian % families with children under the age of 18: 58%, vs. 46% within the total population
Source: Census 2000, American Community Survey 2006



















