The diversity in the Latine Community in New York City and around the world is striking and expansive. We cut across languages, cultures, continents, racial and gender identities. It's what makes Latinidad so wonderful.
Today we are proud to release our new Latine Fact Sheet to share some statistics and information about the Latine Population in New York State and New York City.
For this fact sheet, we have chosen to use the term "Latine" because it represents evolving language that more accurately reflects the range of backgrounds and gender identities encompassed by the diverse and sprawling Latine Diaspora.
In creating this fact sheet, a few things jumped out at us:
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When people say, “Education is the key,” the data on household net worth by education level couldn't illustrate this correlation more. Latine individuals with a bachelor's degree have a significantly higher median household net worth of $78,986 compared to those with a high school diploma which is just over $6,000.
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Latine individuals make up 32.4% of the total population with disabilities in NYC and emphasizes the need for policies that address the unique needs of this population.
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People who identify as Latine comprise 22% of the NYC government workforce. Their presence brings diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to the workforce, ultimately enriching the city's ability to serve its residents effectively and inclusively. This showcases the significant impact Latines have in shaping and supporting the functions of NYC's government and public services.
This Hispanic Heritage month, we hope you will join us in celebrating a beautiful mosaic of people – multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and hailing from all across the world – and in working towards a more inclusive and prosperous New York City. One where each of us is seen, honored and celebrated this month, and beyond!
Yours in service,
- Two Latine New Yorkers
Sadye L. Campoamor, Chief Equity Officer, Salvadoreña
Joshua E. M. Pacheco, Equity Coordinator, Boricua
