June 09, 2005
Report: Second-Generation Immigrants in California
These demographic characteristics include: age distribution, racial and ethnic composition, poverty rate, income levels, education attainment rates, English proficiency, and civic participation (political participation/volunteerism). The report examines these demographic differences across and between ethnic groups and ages.
Selected findings:
- More than 7 million Californians are second generation immigrants, compared to over 9 million who are first generation, and over 18 million who are third generation or greater.
- For children, poverty rates are 28.7% for first generation immigrants, compared to 24.8% for second generation immigrants, and 13.2% for third or greater generation immigrants.
- For second generation immigrants, 10% of Latinos, 48% of Asian/Pacific Islanders, and 71% of Whites only speak English.
- For second generation Asian/Pacific Islanders, 52% had a college degree compared to 10% of second generation Latinos and 35% of second generation Whites.
Second-Generation Immigrants in California