Latino Population Growth, Demographic Characteristics, and Educational Stagnation: An Examination of Recent Trends.

Chapa, Jorge; Valencia, Richard R.

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ERIC Number: EJ471419

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Latino Population Growth, Demographic Characteristics, and Educational Stagnation: An Examination of Recent Trends.

Chapa, Jorge; Valencia, Richard R.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v15 n2 p165-87 May 1993

Presents data on rapid growth of the Latino population during the 1980s. Outlines ethnic and racial differences in educational attainment, family income, language status, age distribution, and other demographic variables. Discusses the impact of school segregation, growth of youth population, and low socioeconomic status on Latino access to college. (SV)

Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Asian Americans, Blacks, Demography, Educational Attainment, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Income, Family Size, Higher Education, Hispanic Americans, Population Growth, Population Trends, School Segregation, Socioeconomic Status

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "Latino Population Growth and Demographic Trends: Implications for Education."