Natural increases were the main driver of Hispanic population growth, with more births than deaths, while international migration also played a role with 437,000 migrants entering the country.
The Latino population experienced a 1.8% growth contrasted with the 0.2% increase in the non-Hispanic population. Non-Hispanic Whites were the only demographic to experience a population decline.
The rise of the Latino population and decrease in white Americans has led some Republicans to adopt the 'white replacement theory,' a baseless and racist conspiracy alleging a plot to diminish white Americans' political influence.
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