As San Antonio's population rapidly increases, it is also becoming more racially diverse. Each group contributes to the vibrancy of the community, but what are we doing to strengthen community ties across racial lines and embracing cultural differences to help move San Antonio forward?
Panelists
Matthew Anderson — Education Specialist, UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures Gloria Pimentel — Chair, Department of Sociology, San Antonio College Dr. Carey Latimore — Department of History, Trinity Univeristy Dr. Mansour El-Kikhia — Political Science and Geography, UTSA
Diversity Facts
In 2008, the population of Bexar County was estimated to be 1,622,899. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
Persons identifying themselves as of Hispanic or Latino origin make up the largest group in the county at 57.9 percent. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
The percentage people in Bexar County that identify themselves as white, but not of Hispanic or Latino origin is 31.8 percent. The percentage of the county's population that identify's as black is 7.7 percent. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
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