Latinos in Massachusetts: Springfield

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1 Latinos in Massachusetts: Springfield June, 30th, :00 am to 1:30 pm The Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel Springfield, MA A briefing by the Mauricio Gastón Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston

2 Thank you Our Co-Sponsors Alliance to Develop Power City Councilors Zaida Luna (Ward I), Timothy Rooke (At-Large), and Jose Tosado (City Council President) Governor s Western MA Regional Office Congressman Richard Neal Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Puerto Rican Cultural Center The Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Springfield Department of Health and Human Services

3 Thank you Our Co-Sponsors Alliance to Develop Power City Councilors Zaida Luna (Ward I), Timothy Rooke (At-Large), and Jose Tosado (City Council 2 President) Governor s Western MA Regional Office Congressman Richard Neal Mayor Domenic J. Sarno The Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Puerto Rican Cultural Center

4 Agenda 10-11:30 Session I: Latinos in Springfield 11:30-12:00 Transition/Break 12-1:30 Session II: Rebuilding & Recovery: Working Together for a Stronger Springfield Please see your handout for a full agenda.

5 Springfield Population Distribution 3,615 3,812 29,934 56,248 Non-Latino White % Latino % Non-Latino Black % Non-Latino Asian - 2.4% Other Ethno-Racial Group - 2.5% 59, US Census Data

6 Change in Springfield s Population Composition, 2000 to % % 2 - Non-Latino White Latino Non-Latino Asian Other Ethno-Racial Group 1.4% 0.3% Non-Latino Black % 2000 and 2010 US Census Data

7 Latino Subpopulations in Springfield 50,000 45,000 45,719 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5, ,815 1,505 2,708 Puerto Rican Dominican Mexican Other Latino American Community Survey Data

8 Median Age Years of Age White Asian Black Latino Latino MA American Community Survey Data

9 Educational Attainment: Age 25 Years and Older % 13.4% 24.8% 25.2% 30.9% 20.3% % 12.2% 13.7% 21.4% 17.7% 14.5% 32.1% % 36.8% 42.2% 49.2% 33.1% 19.3% 14.6% Latino Asian Black White Latino MA Less Than HS Diploma High School Graduate Some College College Degree or Above American Community Survey Data

10 Latinos in Springfield Who Speak English Well or Very Well, Ages 5 Years and Older % % Puerto Rican Mexican Dominican American Community Survey Data

11 K Through 12 Educational Outcomes

12 Springfield Student Population Distribution, AY White 14% Asian 2% Other 4% Black 22% Hispanic 58% Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

13 Change in Student Population Composition, % 14.4% 5% 3.8% 0. Hispanic Other Asian Black White -5% % % Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

14 Average Days Absent, Hispanic Black White Asian Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Preliminary Data)

15 Out-of-School Suspension Rates, % 17.8% 16% 15.6% 14% 12% 8.9% 8% 6% 4% 3.2% 2% Black Hispanic White Asian Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Preliminary Data)

16 10 th Grade MCAS Pass Rates: English Language Arts Latino White Black Asian All Springfield Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

17 10 10 th Grade MCAS Pass Rates: Mathematics Latino White Black Asian All Springfield Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

18 10 th Grade MCAS Pass Rates: Science Latino White Black Asian All Springfield Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

19 Annual High School Dropout Rate 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 5% Latino White Black Asian All Springfield Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

20 Four Year Cohort Graduation Rate, % % 58.6% 56.7% % Asian White Black Latino All Springfield Adjusted Rate, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

21 Labor Market and Hous ing Outcomes

22 Labor Force Participation: 16-to-64 Years Old % % 55.8% % Black White Latino Asian Latino MA American Community Survey Data

23 Unemployment 25% % 17.3% 15% 13.4% 7.3% 10.3% 5% Latino Black Asian White Latino MA American Community Survey Data

24 Occupational Distribution % 51.7% 58.6% 61.6% 55.1% % 21.2% 18.1% 30.2% 22.8% 18.6% 21.1% 17.3% 18.5% 26.4% White Latino Black Asian Latino MA Service Sector White Collar Blue Collar American Community Survey Data

25 Hourly Wages by Occupation $25 $21.18 $21.59 $21.88 $20 $19.13 $16.32 $16.53 $16.06 $15 $10 $9.82 $8.47 $12.45 $10.11 $10.42 $8.60 $11.25 $10.14 $5 $- Latino Black White Asian Latino MA White Collar Blue Collar Service Sector American Community Survey Data

26 Homeownership % % 43.1% % 28.3% 2 White Asian Black Latino Latino MA American Community Survey Data

27 Average Monthly Mortgage $1,800 $1,685 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $1,004 $955 $950 $872 $800 $600 $400 $200 $- Latino Black Asian White Latino MA American Community Survey Data

28 Average Monthly Rent $1,200 $1,059 $1,000 $800 $600 $593 $582 $571 $485 $400 $200 $- White Asian Black Latino Latino MA American Community Survey Data

29 Medical Uninsurance 12% 11.7% 8% 7.4% 6% 4% 3.9% 3. 2% 0.1% Latino White Black Asian Latino MA 2009 American Community Survey Data

30 Public Health and Health Behaviors

31 4 35% Adult Health and Health Care 36% Reports 3 26% 26% 25% 22% 23% 23% 2 15% 14% 15% 18% 16% 13% 13% 11% 11% 7% 5% Fair/Poor Health No PCP No Doctor due to $ MA-Latino SFLD-ALL Latino Black White 2008 Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data

32 Chronic Conditions Reported by Adults 4 35% 34% 3 27% 28% 28% 26% 25% 22% 2 18% 17% 17% 17% 15% 14% 9% 12% 13% 5% Asthma Diabetes Obesity MA-Latino SFLD-ALL Latino Black White 2008 Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data

33 Age-Adjusted Incidence Rates for Selected Cancer Types Male Female Per 100, Prostate Colon 0 Breast Colon Latino Black White MA-Latino Latina Black White MA-Latino 2008 Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data

34 Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates for Selected Male Cancer Types Female Prostate 0 Colon 0 Breast Colon Latino Black White MA-Latino Latina Black White MA- Latina 2008 Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data

35 5 Adult Environmental & Behavioral Health Risk Factors 45% 44% 4 37% 35% 33% 3 25% 24% 27% 25% 3 28% 2 15% 15% 18% 5% Current Smoker MA-Latino SFLD-ALL Latino Black White No Leisure Physical Activity 2008 Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data

36 Screening Behaviors % 96% 92% 92% 88% 87% 88% 86% 85% % 59% 56% 57% 56% 51% 53% 61% 55% 4 41% 3 2 HIV Test Colonoscopy Mammogram Pap Smear MA-Latino SFLD-ALL Latino Black White 2008 Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data

37 HIV Diagnosis, by Ethno-racial Categories Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data Latino Black White MA Latino

38 Existing Cases of HIV in Younger Population By Ethnic Group Children Ages Young adults, Ages % % 68% % 42% % 16% Age Latino Black White 2008 Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data % 4% 22% Age Age Latino Black White

39 Teen Birth Rates, (Live Births per 1,000 Women Age 15-19) Springfield Statewide Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data

40 7 Distribution of Teen Births by Mother s Ethno-racial Categories 65% 66% % % 25% 24% 22% 2 16% 15% 4% 1% 1% 2002: : : :373 Latino Black White Asian 2% Massachusetts Department of Public Health Data

41 Discussion How can this information inform policy, practice, planning? How does this information relevant to your work?

42 Thank You Phillip Granberry: Sarah Rustan: Maria Idalí Torres: Gaston Institute 100 Morrissey Blvd Boston, MA

43 Thank You Session II Rebuilding & Recovery: Working Together for a Stronger Springfield Please grab your lunch and return to this room