The Alabama Hispanic population has had a nearly 150 percent increase in the last decade, according to a report from Auburn University at Montgomery's Center for Demographic Research.
Using Census data from 2010, the report examined the demographic and socio-economic characteristics and health conditions of the state's Hispanics in comparison to non-Hispanics.
Although there was a sharp increase in the Hispanic population, Hispanics only account for 3.9 percent of the state's population. The report found Alabama's Hispanics originate from from more than 15 countries, though 66.2 percent are of Mexican origin.
The report does not include information on population changes that may have occurred since Alabama's immigration law, HB 56, was passed. READ MORE
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