When Labels Don’t Fit: Hispanics and Their Views of Identity
A majority of Hispanics say they most often identify themselves by their family’s country of origin; just 24% say they prefer a pan-ethnic label.
Latinos are a growing and highly diverse presence on the U.S. political landscape. The Center's public opinion surveys are a unique source of data on the variety of Latino attitudes on a range of public policy issues. Other research examines trends in Latino voter registration and participation, party affiliation and voting patterns.
Also see our Election Fact Sheets on the size and social and economic characteristics of the Hispanic and non-Hispanic eligible voter populations and our interactive that maps the Latino electorate.
A majority of Hispanics say they most often identify themselves by their family’s country of origin; just 24% say they prefer a pan-ethnic label.