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Trends in Self-Employment Among Hispanic Workers

Hispanic or Latino workers are projected to become a larger portion of the civilian labor force in the coming decade and new American Community Survey (ACS) tables on characteristics of workers show how they differ from workers in other groups.

For example, according to the ACS, a significantly bigger share of Hispanic or Latino workers are self-employed and are more likely to work for private companies (as opposed to the government) than most workers in other groups.

The Hispanic population now makes up 19.4% of the U.S. population and the U.S. Census Bureau projects that it will rise to about 21% by 2030 and 25% by 2050. As the Hispanic population grows, so will its presence in the workforce.

Continue reading to learn more about the differences in employment trends between Hispanic and non-Hispanic population.

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