This episode provides an in-depth exploration of the Hispanic community in the United States, which is incredibly diverse. Distinct national origin groups form concentrated populations in various states. These communities have grown due to historical migration patterns, economic opportunities, and established networks that attract new arrivals. Below is an overview of the primary locations where significant Hispanic populations from specific countries of origin are concentrated.

The podcast information is derived from demographic data obtained from various sources:

1. U.S. Census Bureau – Data on Hispanic population distribution and largest Hispanic subgroups by state.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) https://www.census.gov

2. Pew Research Center – Reports on Hispanic migration patterns, state-level distributions, and economic contributions.
Source: Pew Research Center, Hispanic Trends Project https://www.pewresearch.org/hispanic

3. Migration Policy Institute (MPI) – Analysis of Mexican and Central American migration trends, state origins, and settlement patterns.
Source: Migration Policy Institute https://www.migrationpolicy.org

4. The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center – Research on Mexican-American migration by state of origin in Mexico and settlement in the U.S.
Source: UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center https://www.chicano.ucla.edu

5. The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Mexico Center – Studies on Mexican migration, including trends by region and historical migration waves.
Source: UTSA Mexico Center. https://colfa.utsa.edu/mexicocenter