Latinos are a dynamic, rising population. But who makes up this population? How big it it, where is it, and what is it like? For Hispanic Heritage Month, let's explore some important facts and figures about the population that is often referred to as Latino or Hispanic.
1. The U.S. Latino Population Is Large
Latinos rose rising to 20% of the U.S. population for the first time this past year, according to the U.S. Census. U.S. Latinos grew from 65 million in 2023 to 68 million in 2024, “The U.S. Latino population has almost doubling in size since 2000, according to Pew Research Center.
2. The U.S. Latino Population Is Mostly of Mexican Origin
Among Latino, people of Mexican origin are the largest single group represented in the U.S. at 57% (40 million) in 2024, according ...
1 in 5 Latinos say that they have achieved the American dream and 33% say they are on their way to achieving it. However, 18% say the American dream is out of reach for them and 27% say it doesn’t exist at all, according to a recent analysis by Pew Research Center that focuses on U.S. Latinos’ views of the American dream and their outlook on economic mobility. Let’s look deeper into how attainable the American dream is for Latinos in the U.S.
What is the American Dream?
The American dream can be defined by many factors, including economic mobility, homeownership, and political freedoms. “About six-in-ten Hispanics tie the American dream to financial or economic factors,” according to previous surveys from the Pew Research ...
People are increasingly coming to AI for help with health. Today, one of four Americans say they use AI chatbots to diagnose health symptoms, according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center. These users are also learning about their lab results and treatment options. To understand the reasons why, let’s dive deeper into this topic and how it can impact the health of our neighbors and communities.
Why Are Chatbots Used for Health Info?
Americans use AI chatbots for several health reasons, according to a Pew Research survey of 3,488 U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026. Reasons include: Get health information quickly
Figure out what's causing symptoms
Get health information at little to no cost
Get health information about treatments
Learn more ...
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) has become quite common in everyday life. Whether it’s scrolling though a phone, working on a computer at school or work, a thermostat in a home, and even when you visit the doctor. Nurse.org has introduced Nurse AI Watch, ongoing tracker of how artificial intelligence is actually being used in nursing. “We follow the tools, the systems deploying them, the safety questions, the union contracts, and the oversight gap, and we update it as the picture changes,” according to the Nurse.org website. Let’s dive deeper into what this means and what AI and nursing can look like in the future.
What Does AI in Nursing Look Like Today?
Artificial intelligence in nursing can mean many things. “With the ability to analyze vast amounts ...
A lot goes into the decision to get pregnant with a baby. More than being a physical, mental, and emotional decision, it’s also become a larger financial decision that parents must weigh before starting or adding to their families. And the costs don’t stop after you bring the baby home from the hospital. Many parents are burdened by the rising costs of childcare. What’s more, the decision is also heavily influenced by access to prenatal care, postpartum support, affordable healthcare, childcare, and other community resources. A new report by WalletHub ranked the states by how expensive having a child is and health care outcomes based on access to care. Let’s break down the report’s findings, what they mean for child and maternal ...
The cost of cancer is a steep one. The impact of a cancer diagnosis goes beyond physical, mental, and emotional factors to include a hefty treatment price tag that few can afford. But with their lives at stake, cancer patients can’t afford not to pay. The reality is that many cancer patients are facing treatment costs that rival the worth of most people’s homes. A new study from the researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that cancer-related expenses differ greatly depending on cancer type, stage, and phases of care. Let’s go over these findings and the importance of early detection and intervention, including cancer screenings, for Latinos and ...
Only 30% of Latino adults have earned an associate degree or higher, compared to about 50% of all adults, according to a new data from Excelencia in Education. “Enrollment gains have not translated into closing gaps in degree attainment — a persistent gap documented,” according to Excelencia in Education. Let’s dive deeper into degree attainment and why it matters for Latinos and all people.
Latino Degree Attainment by the Numbers
There’s some good news in Latino degree attainment. Latino attainment of an associate degree or higher increased by 8 percentage points and bachelor’s degree attainment increased by 6 percentage points, according to the new data. Despite this progress, Latinos have the lowest levels of ...
Latinos account for 1 in 5 people in the United States. Among this group, most Latinos say their heritage is an important part of their identity, according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center. In fact, 61% of Latinos said that “being Hispanic is an extremely or very important part of how they think about themselves,” according to a survey of 4,923 U.S. Latino adults in English and Spanish from October 2025. Even with this identity, Latinos are divided over whether it helps or hurts them. So, let’s dive deeper into the new survey and what it means for Latinos in the United States.
Latino Identity: Labels and Names
Among U.S. Latinos, 18% most often describe themselves as “American.” The remaining Latinos more often use a label that reflects their ...
1 in 6 Latinos in the U.S. live with a physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental disability that impacts how they navigate life and health, according to the Cisneros Institute. Tailored healthcare resources can help. This includes treatment for alcohol use disorder that addresses the unique needs of people with disabilities – who are diagnosed with alcohol use disorders at more than three times the rate of adults without disabilities, according to a new study by Boston University. Let’s dig deeper into this research and why it matters for overall health. Alcohol Use Disorders among People with Disabilities Alcohol use disorder is “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health ...
