5 States with Highest Hispanic Population Growth Rates

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 states with the highest Hispanic population growth rates. If you want to read our discussion on the distribution of the Hispanic population, you can go directly to the 20 States with Highest Hispanic Population Growth Rates.

5. Tennessee

Hispanic Population Growth Rate = 5.3%

Tennessee recorded a growth rate of 5.3% within its Hispanic community in 2022. This led to an additional 22,000 Hispanic people in the state. Overall, the Hispanic community makes up 6.4% of Tennessee’s total population of nearly 7 million. Amongst the non-English languages, Spanish is the primary language spoken in 271,483 households in Tennessee, followed by Arabic in 29,622 households, and Chinese (including Mandarin and Cantonese) in 15,930 households. Furthermore, from 2020 to 2021, the median household income in Tennessee saw growth from $54,833 to $58,516, reflecting a 6.72% increase.