Today, 19 percent of the population in the United States identifies as Latino or Hispanic, a number expected to rise to approximately 28 percent by 2060.1.
Latinos make up 17 percent of the US labor force, and their share of skilled and higher-paid occupations has increased in the past decade. They start more businesses, have higher rates of intergenerational mobility, and their influence on US culture has increased notably over the years.
Latinos are a driving force of the US economy and account for the fastest-growing portion of US GDP. Yet, both US- and foreign-born Latinos still face notable barriers to economic mobility, resulting in a dampening effect on the U.S. economy.
Our focus on Latino economic mobility aims to accelerate opportunities for Latino communities through research, convenings, and translating research into practical assets and capabilities to create real-world impact.
