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?? By the Numbers: Hispanic Heritage Month
Each month, we shine a spotlight on notable observances, anniversaries, and historical events. In this newsletter, we'll celebrate *Hispanic Heritage Month [ [link removed] ] *and explore data about the Hispanic population.
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The observance was born in *1968* when Congress authorized the president to issue an annual proclamation designating National Hispanic Heritage Week. Two decades later, lawmakers expanded it to a monthlong celebration, stretching from *September 15* to *October 15*.
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?? *Director's Blog:* Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (part 1) [ [link removed] ]
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4️⃣ *Facts for Hispanic Heritage Month* [ [link removed] ]
* *20.8%* of Hispanics age *25 and over* had a college degree in *2020*.
* *Over half* of Hispanics in the U.S. live in California, Texas, or Florida.
* In *2020*, the Hispanic population made up the largest racial or ethnic group in New Mexico (*47.7%*) and California (*39.4%*).
* In *2019*, approximately *6%* or *347,000* businesses in the U.S. were Hispanic-owned.
?? U.S. Census Bureau Releases New 2021 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates [ [link removed] ]
?? La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica nuevas estimaciones de 1 año de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense del 2021 [ [link removed] ]
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?? Remember to check out our new 2022 Facts for Features page on Hispanic Heritage Month [ [link removed] ] for the latest data.
?? Mes de la Herencia Hispana del 2022: [ [link removed] ] El Mes de la Herencia Hispana reconoce y celebra las contribuciones que los estadounidenses con raíces en España, México, América Central, América del Sur y los países hispanohablantes del Caribe han hecho a la sociedad y la cultura de los EE. UU.
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?? New Game: Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia! [ [link removed] ]
?? Starting today, we'll be posting interactive stories and animations [ [link removed] ] to shine a social media spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month.
#WeTheData: Hispanic Heritage Month [ [link removed] ]
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The Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
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Learn about America's communities through our data profiles. They cover different geographies including states, counties, places, tribal areas, zip codes, and congressional districts.
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*?? 2030 Census*
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2030 Census Planning Is Underway [ [link removed] ]
Planning for the 2030 Census is underway and we are listening to diverse voices - like yours. For the first time, the public can formally give input on planning and designing the next census.
As announced in a Federal Register Notice, everyone is encouraged to provide input by* November 15, 2022*.
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