Latinos in the South: A Glimpse of Ongoing Trends and Research

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2003Author
Saenz, Rogelio
Donato, Katharine M.
Gouveia, Lourdes
Torres, Cruz
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Since the late 1980s, there has been a tremendous
amount of reshifting in the Latino population of the United
States. This movement has resulted in the increasing settlement
of Latinos in areas of the country that have historically not had
Latino populations, particularly in rural settings. In particular, areas
in the South and Midwest have experienced significant growth
in the Latino population. This article provides an overview of this
growth in the South using data from the 1990 and 2000 censuses.
In addition, the article provides a brief description of the accompanying
articles that are featured in this special issue on Latinos in
the South. Finally, the article discusses the implications of the articles
contained in the special issue and provides direction for future
research.
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Demography