Mexican American Population

Over 334 million people live in the United States.  Nearly 39 million identify as having Mexican ancestry — that’s 11% of the U.S. population, and around 60% of all Hispanic and Latino Americans.  We represent the nation’s largest minority-majority.

The largest Mexican American communities live in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Colorado, followed by Nevada, Washington, New Mexico, Oregon, Florida, and New York.

Rooted in resilience, rising with purpose, Mexican Americans are shaping the future of our beautiful country.

FIRST GENERATION MEXICAN AMERICANS 

Bravely crossed borders, bringing with them rich culture, deep traditions, and unwavering family values.  Their resilience and sacrifice laid the foundation to elevate their family name in a new land.

Today, they stand as symbols of hope and grit, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.  Their journey continues to inspire future generations to rise, dream, and transform.

SECOND GENERATION MEXICAN AMERICANS

Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, this generation stands at the intersection of two worlds, balancing deep Mexican heritage with a distinctly American upbringing.

Thanks to their parents’ sacrifices, they’re bilingual, bicultural, and equipped with the opportunity to elevate their family’s place in society, all while remaining firmly rooted in tradition and proudly embracing the Chicano identity.

THIRD GENERATION MEXICAN AMERICANS

As the grandchildren of immigrants, this generation is often more Americanized, speaking English as their first language and growing up immersed in U.S. culture.  

Yet their connection to Mexican heritage remains strong, carried through traditions, values, and pride passed down from their viejitos and viejitas. 

FOURTH GENERATION MEXICAN AMERICANS

By this stage, the family is deeply woven into the fabric of American society. While some Mexican traditions may have softened with time, the legacy of strong family values remains a guiding force.

This generation reflects full integration — yet carries ancestral pride beneath the surface.  As the minority-majority, Mexican Americans are not just participants in the American story — we are now part of its foundation.