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Latina women are helping drive the economy
Aug 29, 2024

Latina women are helping drive the economy

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Latinas’ contribution to the U.S. economy grew more than 50% between 2010 and 2021.

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Latinas' contribution to GDP grew by half from 2010 to 2021

Aug 29, 2024
New research finds that Latinas accounted for $1.3 trillion in 2021, thanks largely to the daughters of immigrants.
Latinas accounted for 30% of the growth in the labor force from 2010 to 2021. But they are still overrepresented in certain low-wage jobs.
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