Which is the fastest growing demographic group, projected to become the plurality in texas?

For years, the state's Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. The new census data is the first to reflect Texas passing a milestone in its cultural and political evolution.

Hispanics are now the largest demographic group in Texas, according to new census estimates, marking a milestone for a community whose political power lags far behind its share of the state's population.

Hispanics are by far the fastest growing segment of the popu- lation. During the 1990s, Texas' Hispanic population grew at a pace of 54 percent, adding more than 2.3 million people. As a result, Hispanics now make up 35 percent of the state's population, compared with roughly 14 percent at the national level.

Texas Demographics White: 69.16% Black or African American: 12.10% Two or more races: 6.98% Other race: 6.25%