Book

Puerto Rican New Yorkers in 1990

Department of City Planning • New York • Published In 1994 • Pages:

By: New York (N.Y.) Department of City Planning, New York (N.Y.). Dept. Of City Planning.

Abstract

This is a report on the Puerto Rican data of the New York City 1990 census. Puerto Ricans are the largest Hispanic community in New York City and one of the largest ethnic groups in the city. The population increased by only 4% between 1980 and 1990, due to natural increase. More Puerto Ricans left the city than entered during that ten-year period. Two-thirds of mainland Puerto Ricans now live outside the city. The authors comment on the circular migration between the mainland and island. They also note the dramatic increase in 'subfamilies,' i.e., children living in families where someone other than a parent is the head of household; and attribute it to declining socioeconomic fortunes. Educational attainment and language proficiency increased, especially for second generation Puerto Ricans. The authors worry that for newer immigrants, the loss of unskilled jobs, and low educational and language skills make them ill prepared to find work in a high-tech economy.

HRAF PubDate

2002

Region

North America

Sub Region

Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Organized Document

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2000

Field Date

1990

Coverage Date

1940-1990

Coverage Place

New York, N.Y., United States

Notes

The City of New York, Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor ; Department of City Planning, Joseph B. Rose, Director

'September, 1994.'

'DCP 94-09.'

Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-136)

LCCN

97163225

LCSH

Puerto Ricans--United States