Hispanic by the Numbers

What American president ordered the addition of "Hispanic Origin or Descent" to the 1970 US Census Form?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• George W. Bush

55% of the U. S. Hispanic population live in what three states?

• Texas

• Mississippi

• Florida

• California

How many Latino members are in the U.S. Congress?

• 33

• 3

• 37

• 435

What is the estimated share of Hispanic students attending public schools.

• 25%

• 35%

• 75%

• 85%

When does Hispanic Heritage Month begins?

• May 15

• July 15

• September 15

• October 15

Which Spanish speaking countries independence day is September 16?

• Mexico

• El Salvador

• Guatemala

• Honduras

90% of Latinos think immigrant Hispanics have to learn English to succeed.

• True

• False

What is the estimated buying power of the U. S. Hispanic population?

• 54.1 Million

• 468 Billion

• 1.2 Trillion

• 37 Million

What percentage of the Latino population make up the share of the total U. S. population?

• 51%

• 55%

• 75%

• 17.1%

What country has the largest Hispanic population?

• United States

• Honduras

• Mexico

• Spain