HISPANIC/ LATINOS

Introduction

Orange County at a Glance

Population Overview

COVID-19

Health and Mortality

Social Determinants of Health inclusive terms have gained popularity, using “Latin@” to mean both. “Latinx” can also be a gender-neutral or nonbinary term, inclusive of all genders. Chicano is terminology used to identify people of Mexican descent born in the United States. The term became popular among Mexican Americans as a symbol of pride and activism during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s.

After talking with community members and organizations serving this community, we will use Hispanic/Latinos in this document to be inclusive. It will be our preference to refer to a nation or region of origin when data are available (for example, Bolivian, Salvadoran, or Costa Rican is more specific than Latino, Latinx, Latin American, or Hispanic).

Top Cities of Hispanic/Latino Residents

Economics and Education

Geographical Markers

Built Environment and Social Context

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