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Title: NEWCOMERS TO THE ALOHA STATE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR MEXICANS IN HAWAI‘I

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Publication Year: 2013

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Abstract: This report explores the unique features of the Mexican community in the state of Hawaiʻi, identifying the challenges and prospects faced by a population that has increased significantly over the past two decades. The report draws on a qualitative survey, in-depth interviews, and an analysis of the most recent years of data from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). In the report, the authors present a detailed demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural profile of the Mexican-origin population (or Mexicans for short, which comprises people who are Mexicans either by birthplace, origin, or ancestry) in Hawaiʻi. Interestingly, Mexicans in Hawaiʻi differ from their counterparts on the continental United States in terms of human capital, citizenship, legal status, and labor market characteristics, as well as the socioeconomic context in which they build their community. This newcomer population also is unlike other immigrantorigin groups in Hawaiʻi, who are mostly Asian, have a much longer history of residence in the state, and are able to access comparatively well-developed community infrastructure and social support.

Url: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/pubs/MexicansinHawaii.pdf

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Authors: Batalova, Jeanne; Gupta, Monisha, D; Haglund, Sue, P

Publisher: NATIONAL CENTER ON IMMIGRATION INTEGRATION POLICY

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Race and Ethnicity

Countries: United States