INDIANA — With Hispanic Heritage Month having just begun and Hispanic immigration recently dominating the political forefront, the personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s States Where Hispanics Are Most Assimilated.
To measure how well Hispanics have adapted to mainstream American society relative to where they live, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics. The data set ranges from Hispanics’ English proficiency to educational attainment to homeownership rates.
Hispanic Assimilation in Indiana (1=Best; 25=Avg.)
- 22nd – English Proficiency Among Hispanics
- 13th – Percent of Hispanics with at Least a Bachelor’s Degree
- 5th – Test Scores in Math and Reading for Hispanic Students
- 13th – Median Annual Income of Hispanics
- 24th – Unemployment Rates for Hispanics
- 16th – Homeownership Rates for Hispanics
- 22nd – Veteran Status for Hispanics
- 11th – Public High School Graduation Rate for Hispanic Students
For the full report, please visit WalletHub.com.
