LONG-TERM TRENDS OF ARIZONA LATINO POPULATION GROWTH

posted by Michael Chihak

Arizona's Latino population grew by 46.3 percent in the last decade, according to the 2010 Census figures released earlier this month.

It continued a half-century trend of Latino population growth outdistancing the growth rate of the rest of Arizona's population. It also reversed the Latino population decline seen in the first half of the 20th century, dating back to before statehood.

This Friday's Arizona Week will explore the implications of the rapid Latino growth in terms of state economics, politics and social trends.

We plan to interview academicians who study the trends and societal changes, political experts and those in the business community.