The Latino population across the New York metropolitan region has grown dramatically over the past two decades, but new research shows the biggest shift is happening outside New York City.
A report released by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center found that the Latino population in the broader metro region increased by 48% between 2000 and 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The findings highlight a significant demographic shift as more Latino families move into suburban communities surrounding the city.
While the Latino population in New York City grew by 12% during the period, suburban areas saw far faster growth, increasing by 42%. The data suggests a clear change in settlement patterns that has gradually reduced the city’s dominance as the primary center of Latino population in the region…