Hispanics have for the first time become the largest demographic group in the border state of Texas, according to new census estimates.
Texas Mariachi and Folklorico performers proudly wear American flag-colored outfits at a National Memorial Day Parade.For the first time, Hispanics are the largest demographic group in the Lone Star State, according to figuresThe numbers showed that as of July 1, 2021, there were an estimated 11.86 million Hispanic Texans, 40.2% of the state’s population.The growth is even more pronounced in young Texans,The shift is even more pronounced in the under 18s, with 49.
Of the 4 million new Texas residents over the past 10 years — the highest population growth in the country — nearly half were Hispanic, according to the Tribune’s analysis.
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