America’s prosperity is inextricably intertwined with the well-being of Latinos. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) is committed to identifying the unique needs of the nation’s diverse Latino communities, driving policy and promoting representation that will make good on the ideals and promise of America – now and far into the future.

This data brief provides detailed information on Texas’ Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

This data brief provides detailed information on Colorado’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

This data brief provides detailed information on New York’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

Using mixed-methods data from a large multi-specialty medical group in Los Angeles County, this report examines the role of patient race and ethnicity in the use of in-person and telehealth visits before and after California’s March 2020 stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19.

The U.S. Latino population reached 62.5 million in 2021, accounting for 19% of the U.S. population—up from 13% in 2000. Since then, Latinos have been the largest contributor to U.S. population growth, accounting for 54% of the growth.