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Latina Fertility Falls as U.S. Latinos Hit 20% in 2024

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Latinos comprised 20% of the U.S. population in 2024, up from 13% in 2000, with Pew projecting they could reach 111.2 million (27.5%) by 2060.
Latina fertility is falling fastest of any group, a decline experts link to expensive child-care and immigration enforcement.
Human Rights First reported detained families lack clean water, nutritious food, sleep, hygiene and proper clothing, exposing pregnant women to serious health risks.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Reform and Control Act, signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 6 1986, granted permanent residence to about 2.7 million undocumented residents and moved the registry date to 1972. Despite the amnesty, the undocumented population grew from 5 million in 1986 to 11.1 million by 2013, and today Human Rights First reports families detained in centers lacking basic hygiene.

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Story summary

Latinos comprised 20% of the U.S. population in 2024, up from 13% in 2000, with Pew projecting they could reach 111.2 million (27.5%) by 2060.
Latina fertility is falling fastest of any group, a decline experts link to expensive child-care and immigration enforcement.
Human Rights First reported detained families lack clean water, nutritious food, sleep, hygiene and proper clothing, exposing pregnant women to serious health risks.

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