In the United States census, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most c
Title page of 1790 United States census
Commemorative pitcher with census results
Hispanic and Latino Americans are Americans who have a Hispanic or Latino American background, culture, or family origin. This demographic group includes all Americans who identify as Hispanic or Lati
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra in Manhattan. New York City is home to nearly 3 million Latino Americans, the largest Hispanic population of any city outside Latin America and Spain.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Hispanics make up half of New Mexico's population.
Mariachi Plaza in Los Angeles; Hispanics form the largest ethnic group in California, at 15.7 million people, or 40.4% of the total population.
The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas; Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in Texas, making up 11.4 million people, or 39.3% of the population.