Hispanic-Profile-Data-Book-2017
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1 2 Highlights Idaho Hispanics make up … 12% of the total population 12% of the labor force 18% of K-12 public school students 27% of the uninsured 2% of Idaho public school teachers 3% of registered voters Three-fourths of Idaho’s Hispanics were born in the U.S. 9-in-10 live south of a line from Payette County to Madison and Bonneville counties. Hispanics accounted for: 30% of the state’s population growth between 2010 and 2015 42% of K-12 public school enrollment growth between the 2010-11 and 2015-16 school years 37% of employment growth between 2009 and 2015 However, Hispanic population growth in Idaho is slowing. On an annual basis, the population grew 9% in the 1990s, 7% in the 2000s, and 2% from 2010-2015. In terms of education, Idaho Hispanic students are less proficient in basic subjects and less prepared for college and career than non-Hispanics, based on standardized test scores. Students in the English Learner program score the lowest on standardized tests. Compared to non-Hispanics, Hispanics in Idaho have higher unemployment and poverty rates. They also have lower average annual wages and household income. However, their economic well-being has improved since the recession. The Hispanic unemployment rate is down 8 percentage points; the non-Hispanic rate is down 4 points. The Hispanic poverty rate is down 5 percentage points; the non-Hispanic rate is up 1.5 points. The number of employed Hispanics is up 34%; the number of employed non-Hispanics is up 6%. What accounts for these findings? First, Hispanics are more likely to be in the labor force and to work in growing occupations and industries. Second, the number of Hispanics in the labor force is going up in all age categories, but going down among non-Hispanics under age 25 and age 25-54. It may also be that younger Hispanic workers are becoming more educated and likely to work non-traditional, higher paying jobs. A better understanding of Idaho’s Hispanic and non-Hispanic labor market dynamics could inform strategies to increase Idaho’s economic prosperity overall. i Preface For the past decade, United States Census data confirms the continuing growth of Idaho’s Hispanic population. With this growth, came a demand by the general public, policy makers, businesses, state agencies, educational institutions (K-20), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for data and analysis on Hispanic population trends in education, economics, health and welfare, and social and consumer choices. The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (“Commission”) responded by publishing a series of data-rich reports starting with the “2004 Hispanic Profile Book,” a detailed breakdown of Idaho’s Hispanic community at the time. Most recently, the Commission has partnered with the University of Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research and the Idaho National Laboratory to publish a series of policy briefs—“Idaho at-a-Glance”—on Idaho Hispanics. In 2017, the Commission continues its proud history of keeping Idaho informed on statewide trends on Hispanics by publishing the fourth edition of the “Hispanic Profile Data Book for Idaho.” This edition examines the changing trends and their impact—providing stakeholders with information on the needs and issues facing Idaho’s growing Hispanic population. By sharing this rich data set with the general public, policy makers, K-20 institutions, businesses, and NGOs, the Commission hopes to foster collaboration, seek resources, and assure sound public policy to address the complex issues resulting from the growth of Hispanics in our State. The time for positive and meaningful change is now. Margie Gonzalez, Executive Director ii Acknowledgements The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs secured funding and provided overall leadership for the fourth edition of the Hispanic Profile Data Book. Financial support was provided by the Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho Dairymen’s Association. Christy Dearien from the University of Idaho’s McClure Center for Public Policy Research was the lead author. She retrieved, compiled, and analyzed all federal and state data presented here and drafted all text. Priscilla Salant, also from the McClure Center, provided editorial assistance and helped with writing. Tenley Burke from the University of Idaho CALS Office of Grant and Project Development created the maps. Kelly Everitt (Idaho Department of Education), Sonya Deakins (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare), Janell Hyer (Idaho Department of Labor), and Misty Kifer (Idaho State Police) provided data from their respective agencies. Liliana Vega (University of Idaho Extension) and Dr. Carmen Suarez (Portland State University) served as reviewers. The cover artwork was created by Bobby Gaytan. iii Table of Contents Highlights ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... i Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii Acknowledgements....................................................................................................................................................................................... iii Idaho geography ............................................................................................................................................................................................1 Population characteristics ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 Counties with high or low numbers of Hispanic residents .................................................................................................................................... 3 Counties where Hispanics make up a high or low percentage of residents .......................................................................................................... 4 Population growth ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Population growth in Idaho compared to the U.S. .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Hispanic growth at the county level .................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Counties in which overall population would be in decline if not for Hispanic growth ........................................................................................ 11 Hispanic growth at a smaller scale ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Births and deaths ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Number of births and birth rate .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Number of deaths and death rate ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Age distribution........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Country of origin ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Nativity and citizenship ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Place of birth and year of entry ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Language .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Household and family size ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 iv Health status and behaviors ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Maternal and child health indicators ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Low birth weight .................................................................................................................................................................................................