Latinos in the Lehigh Valley: The Dynamics and Impact of this Growing and Changing Population

This report presents a quantitative and qualitative analysis of Latino residents in the Lehigh Valley. It includes a comprehensive demographic profile, an expanded examination of the educational and economic status of Latinos in the region and an assessment of Latino entrepreneurship and consumer buying power. It also offers a historical perspective that traces the Latino community’s evolution from a primarily Mexican, then Puerto Rican population; to the widely diverse population it is today.