Hispanic Origin
Appendix: A
Definitions and Explanations - 2000

The Current Population Survey (CPS) collects data on an array of topics. Definition for the data concepts can be found by accessing the Glossary. However, the concept of "Hispanic Origin" is presented below since it is the key concept behind the tabulations of this publication.

Hispanic Origin. Persons of Hispanic origin in this file are determined on the basis of question that asked for self-identification of the person's origin or descent. Respondents are asked to select their origin (Or the origin of some other household member) from a "flash card" listing ethnic origins. Persons of Hispanic origin, in particular, are those who indicated that their origin was Mexican-American, Chicano, Mexican, Mexicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Hispanic.