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Viviendo Unidos
May 2013

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50 Million Strong
More than half of the
growth in the total
population of the U.S.
between 2000 and
2010 was due to the
increase in the
Hispanic population

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Driven by 35% immigration
and 65% U.S. born
More Births
Birth to death ratio for
Hispanic is
8 to 1 vs. 1 to 1
Non-Hispanic

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The Average U.S. Hispanic
Income:
$23,000 (indiv.),
$50,000 (household)
Education: High
School
Speak English
& Spanish
(proficiently)
Lives in West or
South-West
Origin: Mexican
Native Born,
2nd. Generation
Age: 27
Married,
Family of 4
Occupation: Office /
admin support

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Younger
Source: PEW Hispanic
Center, Hispanics of Mexican
Origin in the U.S., 2009
The median age of
Hispanic is 27;
the median age of the
Non-Hispanic is 41

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Fastest growing buying power
Reaching $1.5 trillion by 2015
Currently
$1 trillion

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Concentrated, but spreading
More than three-quarters of the
Hispanic population live in the West
or South

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Percent of Texas Population
by Age Group & Ethnicity
0
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
Anglo Hispanic
Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice
University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010

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Percent of Texas Population
by Age Group & Ethnicity
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2010
Anglo Hispanic
Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice
University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010

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Percent of Texas Population
by Age Group & Ethnicity
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2040
Anglo Hispanic
Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice
University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010

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Percentage of Total
Population 2000 2010
Entire County
Total population - 154% increase 12.6% 20.8%
18 and over 11% 17.7%
Under 18 16.6% 29%
Conroe
Total population - 80.4% increase 32.6% 38.5%
18 and over 28.8% 33.6%
Under 18 42.2% 52.3%
The Woodlands
Total population - 211% increase 6.6% 12.3%
18 and over 6.2% 10.8%
Under 18 7.7% 16%
Conroe ISD
Under 18 18.3% 29.9%
Montgomery County
Hispanic Population Growth
Source: Hobby Center for the Study of Texas at Rice
University form U.S. Census 2000 and 2010

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Not All “Latinos” are the same
Acculturation Country of Origin Education

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What is Common…
Entertainment / Music Trendsetting
Family Social
Cultural
Nuances

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Language knows no barriers
Language is not a menace or limitation,
it is a cultural connection

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Be a Voice
Communicate with them
Genuinely Care for them

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Viviendo Unidos in Montgomery County
Customers
Non-Profit
Organization
Group of
Volunteers
Viviendo Unidos
Hispanic Community
In Need
Be a vehicle to engage, communicate, educate and improve
lives within the Hispanic Community in Montgomery County

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What are the most Critical Needs of
the Hispanic Community in MC?
Language
Barrier
Emotional
& cultural
disconnection
Lack of knowledge, information
and how to Navigate through the
system the place, the people and
the way of doing things in this
country
Disconnection to
people and
services in the
Country
Lack of being
part of a
community
Unable to work
with other
Hispanics
Lack of
coordination
Good
counseling

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Volunteers
Viviendo Unidos
Steering
Committee
Hispanic
Marketing
Committee
Volunteer
Committee
To facilitate
efforts of
volunteering
To review and
manage
bilingual
material
Group of people who wants to be involved, volunteer and listen to the needs of the
community.
Promote / awareness of resources
Enable Translations services
Visit agencies already working with UW and those with similar context.
Search for resources and support from UW
Planning &
Coordination
Multi-professional
Diverse
Representation

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