U.S. Hispanic population reached new high in 2018, but growth has slowed

The U.S. Hispanic population reached a record 59.9 million in 2018, up 1.2 million over the previous year and up from 47.8 million in 2008, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. Over the past decade, however, population growth among Hispanics has slowed as the annual number of births to Hispanic women has declined and immigration has decreased, particularly from Mexico.

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Hispanics with darker skin are more likely to experience discrimination than those with lighter skin

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