The increase in the number of individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino within the United States over a specific period.
Think of it like a garden where you initially planted 10 tomato plants (representing the initial Hispanic population). Over time, these plants grow and multiply, producing more tomatoes (representing the growth in population).
Demographics: The statistical characteristics of human populations such as age or income used to identify markets.
Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. In this context, it often refers to people from Latin American countries moving to the US.
Census Data: Official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals. It's like taking inventory of your garden to see how many tomatoes have grown.
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