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Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2004
*New Information*
 
U.S. Census Bureau observes "Cinco de Mayo" with some facts about the Mexican population. May 5th marks the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, the celebration of the "Batalla de Puebla" has come to be known simply as "Cinco de Mayo." Along with Mexican Independence Day on September 16, "Cinco de Mayo" has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.
 
 Video (2003)
 
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Highlights the growth between 1990 and 2000 of the Hispanic population in the United States.
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Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon
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National Council of La Raza President Raul Yzaguirre

TRT :54 Eng. TRT 1:15 Span.
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+View Script: English  Spanish
 
 Radio
 

Download and broadcast a 60-second radio spot about Cinco de Mayo (see May 5th feature). (mp3)

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 Profile America (English version text and audio)
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 Al Día (Spanish version text and audio)

Radio Stations: For a copy of this and other Profile America or Al Día (Spanish) CDs, send your request to: broadcast@census.gov
 
 Additional Resources
 
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 Facts for Features (Cinco de Mayo) | Spanish
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 Census Bureau Facts About the Hispanic Population
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 Report:The Hispanic Population in the U.S.: 2002 [PDF]
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 Foreign-born Profile (Latin America) [PDF] | Spanish [PDF]
 Fast Facts about the Mexican Population
 
  Population (millions)
24
  
  Percent of the total population
9%
  
  Number of foreign-born (millions)
10
  
  Percent under age 18
37%
  
  Percent who speak Spanish at home
79%
  
  MORE CENSUS BUREAU FACTS...
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, Cinco de Mayo, 2004
 
Percent of Hispanics who are Mexican
Hispanic by Origin: 2002
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Demographic Supplement to the March 2002 Current Population Survey [PDF].  Chart description
 
 In Depth
 
More about Mexicans in the United States...
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 percentage of high school graduates
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 workers making more than $35,000 annually
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 household type
 
 Multimedia Archive
 
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 Additional Census Bureau multimedia pages about annual events, historical celebrations and American life.

 Photos
 
Hispanic mother and her child
Hispanic Office worker
Click here for captions, credits and more downloadable, high-resolution images.
 
For more information, call (301) 763-3011 or e-mail broadcast@census.gov.
 
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Public Information Office
(301) 763-3030
Last Revised: Wednesday, 05-May-2004 09:01:53 EDT

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