September 1968: Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week





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National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025

National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025 [ [link removed] ]

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. In 1968, Congress set aside a week for this observance and two decades later expanded it to a month stretching from September 15 to October 15. The timing is historically significant as September 15 is the anniversary of independence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The designated period is also a nod to those from Mexico and Chile, which celebrate their independence September 16 and September 18, respectively.

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*Did You Know?*

*68 million [ [link removed] ]* The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2024, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority — 20% of the total population. Source: Vintage 2024 Population Estimates [ [link removed] ]

*15 * [ [link removed] ] The number of states with one million or more Hispanic residents in 2024 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Source: Vintage 2024 Population Estimates [ [link removed] ]

*31.2 * [ [link removed] ] The median age of the Hispanic population in 2024, up from 30.9 in 2023. Source: National Population by Characteristics: 2020-2024 (census.gov) [ [link removed] ]

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*More Stats *

A detailed profile [ [link removed] ] of the Hispanic population based on 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates is available, including data on:


* Families.
* Housing.
* Languages.
* Education.
* Jobs. 
* Income and Poverty.
* Health Insurance.

Previous "Facts for Features"

* FFF: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 [ [link removed] ]
* FFF: Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 [ [link removed] ]
* FFF: Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 [ [link removed] ]
* FFF: Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 [ [link removed] ]

*Observances in our "Facts for Features" Series*

National Black History Month (February)

Women's History Month (March)

Irish-American Heritage Month (March)

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)

The Fourth of July

Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26)

National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)

Halloween (Oct. 31)

National Native American Heritage Month (November)

Veterans Day (Nov. 11)

Holiday Season (November-December)

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