HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2011: An Update on the Economic Well-Being of the Latino Population
"The U.S. Hispanic community was hit hard by the Great Recession. Its story is one of industry employment and geography, with Hispanic workers disproportionately employed in some of the sectors hardest hit during this recession – construction and leisure and hospitability. In addition, Hispanic or Latino workers are more likely to live and work in the Sunbelt states – such as California, Nevada, and Florida – that saw their unemployment rates soar during the recession. Combined, these factors had a significant impact on the economic well-being of Hispanic households in the United States..."