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

Core Content

This report presents a statistical profile of Hispanics of Spanish origin in the United States in 2013, based on data from the Pew Research Center analysis of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). It provides an overview of demographic, economic, and social characteristics of this group compared to all Hispanics and the general U.S. population.

Key Facts

• Population: An estimated 746,000 Hispanics of Spanish origin resided in the U.S. in 2013, making them the ninth-largest Hispanic origin group.
• Growth: The Spanish-origin population more than doubled between 2007 and 2013, growing from 353,000 to 746,000.
• Immigration Status:
  • 14% of Spaniards in the U.S. were foreign born.
  • 53% of Spanish immigrants had been in the U.S. for over 20 years.
  • Half of Spanish immigrants are U.S. citizens.
• Language:
  • 93% of Spaniards aged 5 and older speak English proficiently.
  • 28% speak Spanish at home.
• Age:
  • The median age of Spaniards is 34, younger than the U.S. population (37) but older than all Hispanics (28).
  • The median age of foreign-born Spaniards is 48, while it is 30 for U.S.-born Spaniards.
• Marital Status:
  • 48% of Spaniards aged 18 and older are married, similar to the overall Hispanic and U.S. population rates.
• Fertility:
  • 6% of Spanish women aged 15 to 44 gave birth in the 12 months prior to the survey, similar to the rate for all Hispanic women (7%) and the U.S. population (6%).
• Regional Dispersion:
  • Spaniards are concentrated in the West (49%) and South (29%).
  • California (21%) and Texas (11%) are the top states for Spanish-origin populations, followed by Florida (8%).
• Education:
  • 32% of Spaniards aged 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree, higher than the 14% of all U.S. Hispanics and similar to the overall U.S. population (30%).
  • 48% of foreign-born Spaniards have at least a bachelor's degree, compared to 28% of U.S.-born Spaniards.
• Income:
  • The median annual personal earnings for Spaniards aged 16 and older was $31,200, higher than the median earnings for all Hispanics ($21,900) and the general U.S. population ($30,000).
  • Full-time, year-round workers had a median income of $48,000.
• Poverty:
  • 13% of Spaniards live in poverty, lower than the 25% rate for all Hispanics and the 16% rate for the general U.S. population.
• Health Insurance:
  • 13% of Spaniards lack health insurance, lower than the 29% rate for all Hispanics and the 15% rate for the general U.S. population.
  • 6% of Spanish children under 18 are uninsured.
• Homeownership:
  • The homeownership rate for Spaniards is 60%, higher than the 45% rate for all Hispanics but lower than the 64% rate for the general U.S. population.

Main Points

• The Spanish-origin population has grown significantly since 2007.
• Spaniards tend to have higher educational attainment and better economic outcomes compared to other Hispanic groups.
• They are more likely to be proficient in English and less likely to be in poverty.
• Homeownership and income levels are higher for Spaniards than for the general Hispanic population.
• The group is relatively small compared to other Hispanic origin groups, such as Mexicans, who made up 64.1% of the total Hispanic population in 2013.

Key Information

• The data is based on the 2013 American Community Survey (ACS), a 1% sample of the U.S. population.
• The report highlights the unique characteristics of Hispanics of Spanish origin, emphasizing their demographic and socioeconomic profile.
• There are limitations to the data, including potential sampling and measurement errors, as well as differences in methodology compared to the decennial census.

Methodology Note

• The data is sourced from the Pew Research Center's tabulations of the 2013 ACS.
• The report acknowledges that the ACS may have different estimates than the decennial census due to changes in survey methods and data collection procedures.
• The use of IPUMS data provides a detailed breakdown of various demographic and economic indicators.

Conclusion

Hispanics of Spanish origin represent a distinct and relatively small subgroup within the broader Hispanic population in the U.S. They exhibit higher levels of education, better economic conditions, and more favorable health and housing outcomes compared to other Hispanic groups. Despite their small numbers, they contribute significantly to the diversity and complexity of the U.S. Hispanic demographic landscape.