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Summary of Hispanics of Peruvian Origin in the United States, 2013

Core Content

This document presents a statistical profile of Hispanics of Peruvian origin in the United States as of 2013, based on the Pew Research Center's analysis of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The data highlights key demographic, economic, and social characteristics of this population compared to all Hispanics and the general U.S. population.

Key Facts

Population Size and Growth

• An estimated 628,000 Hispanics of Peruvian origin lived in the U.S. in 2013.
• The Peruvian-origin population has tripled since 1990, growing from 176,000 to 628,000.
• The foreign-born Peruvian population increased by 206%, from 134,000 in 1990 to 411,000 in 2013.
• Peruvians are the 11th-largest Hispanic origin group in the U.S., representing 1.2% of the total U.S. Hispanic population.

Immigration Status

• 65% of Peruvians in the U.S. are foreign born.
• 39% of foreign-born Peruvians have been in the U.S. for over 20 years.
• 50% of Peruvian immigrants are U.S. citizens.

Language

• 61% of Peruvians aged 5 and older speak English proficiently.
• 39% of Peruvians report speaking English less than very well, compared to 32% of all Hispanics.
• 85% of Peruvians aged 5 and older speak Spanish at home.

Age

• The median age of Peruvians is 36, similar to the U.S. population (37), but higher than all Hispanics (28).
• U.S. born Peruvians have a median age of 14, while foreign-born Peruvians have a median age of 46.

Marital Status

• 50% of Peruvians aged 18 and older are married, which is higher than the overall Hispanic rate (46%) and equal to the U.S. population rate (50%).

Fertility

• 6% of Peruvian women aged 15 to 44 had a birth in the 12 months prior to the survey.
• This rate is similar to all Hispanic women (7%) and equal to the overall U.S. rate (6%).

Regional Dispersion

• Peruvians are concentrated in the South (39%), particularly in Florida (20%).
• They are also heavily represented in the Northeast (31%), especially in New Jersey (13%) and New York (12%).
• An additional 18% live in California.

Educational Attainment

• 31% of Peruvians aged 25 and older have at least a bachelor’s degree.
• This is higher than the U.S. Hispanic rate (14%) and similar to the U.S. population rate (30%).
• U.S. born Peruvians are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree or more (42%) than foreign-born Peruvians (29%).

Income and Poverty

• The median annual personal earnings for Peruvians aged 16 and older was $25,000.
• This is higher than the median earnings for all Hispanics ($21,900) and lower than the general U.S. population ($30,000).
• 13% of Peruvians live in poverty, which is lower than the overall U.S. rate (16%) and Hispanic rate (25%).

Health Insurance

• 26% of Peruvians do not have health insurance.
• 9% of Peruvian children under 18 are uninsured.
• These figures are lower than the overall Hispanic rate (29%) and higher than the general U.S. rate (15%).

Homeownership

• The homeownership rate for Peruvians is 47%, similar to all Hispanics (45%) but lower than the general U.S. population (64%).

About the Data

• The data is based on the 2013 American Community Survey (ACS), a 1% sample of the U.S. population.
• The survey includes households but excludes persons living in institutions, college dormitories, and other group quarters.
• Sampling and measurement errors are acknowledged, and more information is available at the provided sources.
• The symbol *** indicates insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Main Viewpoints

• Peruvians in the U.S. are relatively well-educated and have a higher income than the overall Hispanic population.
• They are more likely to be married and less likely to live in poverty than the general Hispanic population.
• The majority of Peruvians are foreign born, and many have been in the U.S. for over 20 years.
• Language proficiency is relatively high among Peruvians, with a significant portion speaking Spanish at home.
• The majority of Peruvians live in the South and Northeast, with Florida, New Jersey, and New York being the most populated states.
• Homeownership rates are lower compared to the general U.S. population, but similar to all Hispanics.

Key Information

• Total population: 628,000.
• Immigration trends: A significant increase in the foreign-born population since 1990.
• Education levels: Higher than the U.S. Hispanic population and comparable to the general U.S. population.
• Economic status: Better than the overall Hispanic population, but still lower than the general U.S. population.
• Health and insurance: Better coverage than the general Hispanic population but not as good as the general U.S. population.
• Regional concentration: Mainly in the South and Northeast.
• Demographic trends: Peruvians are older on average than the general Hispanic population.

Conclusion

The Peruvian-origin population in the U.S. in 2013 reflects a growing and relatively well-educated community with moderate economic status and higher rates of marriage and lower poverty levels compared to the broader Hispanic population. Their distribution is concentrated in certain regions, and they have a high proficiency in Spanish. Despite these positive attributes, they still face challenges in homeownership and health insurance compared to the general U.S. population.