Luxury home sales among key drivers for Texas housing market in 2016
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Luxury home sales in Texas were strong in the first eight months of 2016, according to the latest Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. The report examines housing market trends and statistics for homes priced $1 million or higher in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Midland metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).
“The diversity and resiliency of Texas real estate is evident in the luxury housing market,” said Leslie Rouda Smith, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “The details of a million-dollar home vary—it could be a lakeside property in Austin, a luxury condominium in Dallas, a vacation property along the coast or a large home with acreage in west Texas.”
From January – August 2016, luxury home sales volume increased in all of Texas’s four major metro areas except Houston, which experienced a 7.9 percent year-over-year decline in luxury home sales. The highest annual gains in luxury home sales were in Corpus Christi and Midland, Texas, where luxury home sales jumped 60 percent and 166.7 percent, respectively.
During the same time frame, luxury home prices remained flat or declined across the state. The lone exception was Midland, where the median price for luxury homes increased 13.8 percent year-over-year. Luxury home prices were highest in Dallas-Fort Worth, with a median price of $1,400,000.
Dr. Jim Gaines, chief economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, said, “Several factors are driving Texas’ luxury home sales growth in 2016. Consistent with the downturn of the oil and gas sector, homeowners are putting more expensive homes on the market. Other luxury home sales are from new home construction contracted two years ago, when the energy sector was healthier.”
All six MSAs featured in the report experienced double-digit gains in luxury homes on the market from January – August 2016. In Austin, Corpus Christi, Midland and San Antonio, luxury homes also spent less time on the market than a year ago.
Luxury homes in the Austin-Round Rock MSA had the highest price per square foot – $345 – among major metro areas in Texas. According to the report, the high price per square foot for luxury homes is driven both by higher-end building materials as well as rising development costs.
“Rising home prices and development costs are pushing higher-end homes into the $1 million-dollar-plus price class. New construction in the luxury housing market can easily reach $500 or $600 per square foot, particularly among high-rise condominiums in urban centers,” added Smith.
About the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report
The Texas Luxury Home Sales Report is based on data from The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University and analyzes sales data of homes priced at $1 million and higher from January through August 2016 for six MSAs in Texas. The Texas Association of Realtors distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, condominium sales, international homebuyers, and more. To view these reports, visit TexasRealEstate.com.
About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.
CONTACT:
Danielle Urban
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected]
If you received a call or text from Wells Fargo on your cellular telephone in connection with overdrafts of deposit accounts, you could receive a payment from a class action settlement.
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Greenwald Davidson Radbil PLLC regarding Cross v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
A lawsuit is currently pending claiming that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Defendant” or “Wells Fargo”), violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by calling or sending texts to cellphones without prior express consent. The lawsuit claims Wells Fargo used an automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or prerecorded voice technology to make or initiate calls in connection with overdrafts of deposit accounts during the Class Period, which is April 21, 2011 to December 19, 2015. Wells Fargo denies that it broke the law and denies doing anything wrong.
Under the Settlement, which must be approved by the Court, each Class Member who submits a valid and timely Settlement Claim will receive a cash award. Class Counsel estimates that the amount of the cash award (while dependent upon the number of claims) may range from $25 to $70.
Class Members have four options:
(1) Submit a Claim to the Settlement Administrator to request a share of the Settlement Fund of $30,446,022.75 by January 16, 2017. If the settlement is approved, you will be bound by the Court’s decisions in the lawsuit. You will not have the right to sue separately about the issues in the lawsuit. You can make a claim by: 1) calling 1-866-565-7718; 2) filing online at www.CrossWellsFargoTCPA.com; or 3) mailing a completed Claim Form downloaded from the Settlement website to the address of the Settlement Administrator shown below.
(2) Remain a Class Member but object to the Settlement. Your objection and any documents that you wish for the Court to consider must be sent to Class Counsel, defense counsel, and the Court and be postmarked no later than December 16, 2016. You may choose to pay for and be represented by a lawyer who may send the objection for you. See the website for additional requirements if you intend to appear at the hearing.
(3) Exclude yourself from the Settlement by mailing a request form to the Settlement Administrator (not the Court) by December 16, 2016 that includes your name, address, and telephone number, and states that you want to be excluded from the settlement.
(4) Do Nothing. If you do nothing, you will remain part of the Settlement Class and will release your claims against the released parties, but you will not receive any money from this settlement.
The Court has appointed lawyers to represent Class Members. Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Burke Law Offices, LLC, and Greenwald Davidson Radbil PLLC have been appointed co-lead counsel, and Meyer Wilson Co., LPA; Skaar & Feagle, LLP; Keogh Law Ltd.; Kazerouni Law Group, APC; Law Offices of Douglas J. Campion, APC; and Hyde & Swigart have been designated as additional class counsel. The lawyers will be paid from the Settlement Fund. You may enter an appearance through your own attorney if you so desire.
The U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, located in Courtroom 2105, United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, will conduct a hearing on whether to give final approval to the Settlement, and if so, will determine what fees and expenses should be awarded to Class Counsel and whether an incentive payment should be awarded to the Class Representative who brought this action. The hearing is presently scheduled for February 7, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., but may be changed without notice.
This is only a summary. For more information, visit: www.CrossWellsFargoTCPA.com, call: 1-866-565-7718, or write: Cross Wells Fargo TCPA Settlement, c/o Garden City Group, P.O. Box 10302, Dublin, OH 43017-5902.
Para ver este aviso en español, visite www.CrossWellsFargoTCPA.com
Sean “Diddy” Combs And The Makers Of CÎROC Ultra Premium Extend Entrepreneur Movement With New CÎROC MANGO
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka introduce CÎROC MANGO. CÎROC MANGO is made with vodka infused with mango and other natural flavors. The liquid, which boasts undertones of tangy citrus, can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with a variety of fresh fruit juices to complement its distinctive taste. CÎROC MANGO is launching on the heels of the highly successful CÎROC APPLE which was named the #1 Vodka Innovation of 2016. This launch follows brand’s continued success in the flavored vodka category which has continually driven trends.
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“I am excited to introduce CÎROC Mango as our newest flavor, and continue our streak of successful innovations,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs. “CÎROC is always pursuing new ideas and opportunities and we have been a dominant force in the market. Every new flavor innovation we have launched – including the recent, CÎROC APPLE – has been #1, and CÎROC MANGO is already on track to be one of the most successful.”
CÎROC also releases the second installment of the “Let’s Get It” short film series designed to empower the next generation of creators to pursue their passions and dreams. The film transitions the spotlight from Combs to music and social media entrepreneur DJ Khaled, who represents CÎROC MANGO in the campaign extension. “Let’s Get It: Khaled’s Odyssey,” examines DJ Khaled’s 25 year journey of blood, sweat and tears to reach the top of the charts. Directed by Emmy Award winner Zach Heinzerling, the video, created in partnership with 72andSunny New York, premiered today on People.com and the supporting spot is running on top broadcast networks.
“I feel blessed that Sean and CÎROC have picked me to represent CÎROC MANGO and share my story,” said DJ Khaled. “It wasn’t easy to get here but I never gave up. I am proof the struggle is worth it. A major key is to recognize wins, both big and small. Celebrate them all, but do so responsibly.”
Combs and DJ Khaled celebrated the new flavor launch in Miami this past weekend during the Annual Revolt Music Conference. Combs, alongside Mayor Philip Levine of Miami Beach, presented the keys to the city to DJ Khaled. The ceremony reinforced the “Let’s Get It” movement and Combs’ commitment to helping DJ Khaled and others realize their dreams. After the presentation, VIP guests attended an intimate preview screening of “Let’s Get It: Khaled’s Odyssey” with an introduction by the film’s star. Throughout the remainder of the RMC weekend, millennials, influencers and moguls in the making enjoyed the CÎROC MANGO Loco and other specialty CÎROC MANGO cocktails at top industry events including the kickoff of CÎROC Hustle Hours hosted by DJ Khaled.
CÎROC MANGO is now available at your local liquor store and top hotspots or can be ordered online at Reservebar.com/CIROCMANGO
CÎROC MANGO Signature Cocktails inspired by DJ Khaled
CÎROC MANGO Loco
1.5 oz. CÎROC MANGO
3 oz. Lemonade
CÎROC MANGO Daiquiri
1.5 oz. CÎROC MANGO
0.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
0.75 oz. Simple Syrup
5-6 pieces of Mint
Mint Sprig for Garnish
CÎROC MANGO Mimosa
0.75 oz. CÎROC MANGO
0.75 oz. Champagne
0.75 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
Orange Wedge for Garnish
Link to :60 YT “Let’s Get It: Khaled’s Odyssey”
https://youtu.be/Abcf3EPf4ZE?list=PLsceZLsuaGCJZUnwdtPczn1lp3H6WjVvx
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ABOUT CÎROC ULTRA PREMIUM:
CÎROC Ultra Premium is made from Fine French grapes, which are distilled five times, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. CÎROC Ultra Premium launched nationwide in January 2003. In October 2007, DIAGEO – the world’s largest spirits and beer company – made spirits history by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, in which Mr. Combs and Combs Enterprises assumed the lead on all brand management activities for CÎROC. The infused Vodka flavors in the portfolio to date include CÎROC RED BERRY, CÎROC COCONUT, CÎROC PEACH, CÎROC PINEAPPLE, CÎROC APPLE, and CÎROC MANGO in addition to CÎROC TEN Vodka. The brand received a 2013 Beverage Industry News Award of Excellence, was named 2011 Spirits Brand of the Year by Market Watch, and earned a double gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010.
Media Contact:
Alisa Jacobs
Diageo
646-223-2229
[email protected]
Ryan Stender
Blue Flame Agency
917-449-2447
[email protected]
FundLatinos Launches Crowdfunding Website to Support Latino Community’s Fundraising Needs
BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FundLatinos announces its new crowdfunding platform developed specifically for Latino communities across the United States. With an emphasis on simplicity, social media sharing and an invitation to fund any size campaign, FundLatinos uses technology and partnerships to foster a trusted environment for Latinos to raise money for personal and community causes that matter – from Quinceañeras and wedding celebrations to education, medical, business and community-based initiatives.
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“Our goal is to tap into the great strengths and talents of the diverse Latino community to help those who are in need,” said Andrew Vassallo, General Manager of FundLatinos. “FundLatinos makes dreams come true by simplifying the process of creating campaigns that help Latino community members with their cause funding needs and raise as much money as they can.”
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, crowdfunding is poised to become a $90+ billion a year industry by 2025 and increasing numbers of charitable organizations are looking to the power of the internet to fund their efforts.
“Latinos have always worked hard to bring about positive change and opportunity for others,” said Jeffrey Glass, Chairman of FundLatinos. “With FundLatinos, our mission is to change the way crowdfunding has worked and strengthen the Latino community by increasing opportunities to help Latinos succeed in their cause funding efforts.”
To encourage non-profit organizations to participate by hosting their own campaigns, FundLatinos waives its fees for 501(c) 3 entities.
A current FundLatinos campaign is now generating funds for a new school building for El Sol, a publically chartered school, and one of the top schools in California and the nation. It provides a quality education to nearly 1,000 low-income, mostly Latino, children, many of whom are immigrants. Its academic achievements are recognized by the state of California, by the White House, by respected “think tanks,” by business and community leaders, and by education reform groups.
“El Sol was like a safe haven, where I could grow and realize my true potential,” said Vanessa Quiñones, a first generation student and graduate of El Sol Academy who is now pursuing a degree in mathematics from the University of California in Irvine. “I first got my love for math at El Sol in seventh grade and I would like to return and be a math teacher here as well.” To learn, share or donate to this campaign, visit www.fundlatinos.com/elsol.
“One of the most important groups we seek to help is the 18 million Latino Millennials who understand and embrace the crowdfunding ‘shared economy’ process,” said Vassallo. “With FundLatinos, we are creating an inviting platform for the 18-32 age group where they can pursue their dreams and also help people in times of need.”
To learn more about FundLatinos, visit www.fundlatinos.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FundLatinos).
About FundLatinos
FundLatinos was conceived of by StartingFive Partners, a company created by several multi-time successful entrepreneurs and General Catalyst Partners. The idea was inspired by the realization that cause funding platforms and the businesses behind them often lacked a real sense of purpose and community. Several of the company’s founders felt particularly passionate about having a social mission that goes beyond traditional business goals.
As part of its commitment to the community, FundLatinos waives all of its fees for non-profit organizations, seeks to build partnerships with local media and aspires to bring in corporate sponsorships from businesses looking to support the Latino community.
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Latest FareCompare.com Pricing Analysis Confirms Cheapest/Most Expensive Thanksgiving Days to Fly
DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FareCompare.com has released a new study from proprietary data based on the analysis of 1.8 million airfares for 100 of the busiest domestic markets for travel during Thanksgiving. This research offers travelers still shopping for flights over the Thanksgiving holiday fresh insights into the premium to be paid for flying on two of the busiest travel days of the year: Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 27.
The answer? Travelers who choose to fly on those days could pay as much as 65% more per round trip ticket compared to those flying on Thanksgiving day – Nov. 24 – and returning on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
The FareCompare.com study also reveals that travelers who want to pay the least for a Thanksgiving trip should consider a one-night stand; departing on Thanksgiving Day and returning on Black Friday. The average round trip fare for that day pair combination is $367.
“For Thanksgiving travel, there’s really no such thing as a good deal,” said Rick Seaney, CEO and Founder, FareCompare. “It’s all about finding a better bad deal. And the best way to skirt around the edges is to take an early flight out on Thanksgiving morning and fly back on Black Friday. The airlines know many travelers want to fly the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day and the Sunday after, and they know they’re willing to pay more.”
The chart below breaks down the average roundtrip fare for 15 potential departure/return combinations during the week of Thanksgiving, priced lowest to highest:
|
Departure Day |
Return Day |
Average Roundtrip Fare |
|
Thursday, 11/24/16 |
Friday, 11/25/16 |
$367 |
|
Thursday, 11/24/16 |
Tuesday, 11/29/16 |
$395 |
|
Tuesday, 11/22/16 |
Friday, 11/25/16 |
$406 |
|
Monday, 11/21/16 |
Friday, 11/25/16 |
$420 |
|
Tuesday, 11/22/16 |
Tuesday, 11/29/16 |
$425 |
|
Thursday, 11/24/16 |
Saturday, 11/26/16 |
$449 |
|
Thursday, 11/24/16 |
Monday, 11/28/16 |
$470 |
|
Sunday, 11/20/16 |
Friday, 11/25/16 |
$484 |
|
Wednesday, 11/23/16 |
Monday, 11/28/16 |
$531 |
|
Tuesday, 11/22/16 |
Saturday, 11/26/16 |
$543 |
|
Wednesday, 11/23/16 |
Saturday, 11/26/16 |
$549 |
|
Sunday, 11/20/16 |
Saturday, 11/26/16 |
$568 |
|
Thursday, 11/24/16 |
Sunday, 11/27/16 |
$600 |
|
Sunday, 11/20/16 |
Sunday, 11/27/16 |
$649 |
|
Wednesday, 11/23/16 |
Sunday, 11/27/16 |
$662 |
Further analysis conducted by the team of FareCompare data scientists shows that waiting even one day to purchase your Thanksgiving flights costs extra. Between now and October 31, the increase is approximately $2 per day and after Nov. 1, it jumps to $4-5 per day.
“Procrastinators will pay,” Seaney said. “If you know that you’re flying over Thanksgiving and see you a price that you like, book it. Don’t expect any last minute bargains.”
Other money and time-saving travel tips for Thanksgiving travelers courtesy of FareCompare:
Check your reservation: On the evening, prior to departure, check the status of your flight and make sure you are signed up for email/text alerts to receive status updates on your flight.
Get/stay connected: Make sure your airline can reach you in the event of delays or flight cancellations
Pack light: Don’t check your luggage – most airlines still do not charge to carry-on one bag and one personal item.
Get to the airport early: The airport will likely be crowded, security lines long, parking lots jammed.
Know the security rules: If you have any questions, consult the TSA Web site for a quick refresher.
About FareCompare
Headquartered in Dallas, FareCompare makes shopping for airfare easy and simple by comparing currently available fares from a wide variety of sources through one simple search. The company’s multiple products allow customers across the world to keep track of their favorite destinations and specific travel dates, plus find great low price deals that are not publicized through its best-in-class deal detection algorithms. FareCompare.com is the trusted source of 6 million global users every month.
Media Contact: Joel Frey, [email protected] (214) 695-1987
Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico’s General Obligation Bondholders Reacts to Governor Garcia Padilla’s Latest Fiscal Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Governor of Puerto Rico released a revised Fiscal Plan and made a presentation to the recently appointed Oversight Board. In response, the Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico’s General Obligation (GO) Bondholders released the following statement:
“In his new fiscal plan and his remarks to the Oversight Board, Governor Garcia Padilla continued to demonstrate a wholesale disregard for fiscal soundness, factual accuracy, and his obligations under PROMESA and Puerto Rico’s Constitution. We look forward to working with the Oversight Board and the next Governor to reach a solution for Puerto Rico.”
Homebase Challenges NY Diners to EatTheCost
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Real estate costs, chains and online businesses already challenge local businesses; now December’s overtime regulation and minimum wage reform are driving up labor costs. Homebase, a trusted provider of essential tools for small businesses, today launches EatTheCost, a pledge to support local favorites by spending just $0.50 more per day dining out.
“As consumers, we’re spending less on food than any other time in history, and restaurants need us to help rebalance,” said John Waldmann, CEO and founder of Homebase. “Pledging to EatTheCost of an overdue raise will help these businesses stay around through change, without squeezing already small margins.”
The Pledge
Signing up at www.eatthecost.com tells businesses you’re on-board to help cover rising costs by spending more. Maybe share pictures and updates to let businesses know you understand prices need to rise to pay teams fairly. The businesses need to hear, because only 59 percent of businesses polled are considering raising prices.
What IS the Cost?
Americans spending $15 more/month eating out would cover national wage increase to $12/hr., benefitting 80 percent of workers; a dollar a day ($33/month) gets to $15/hr. and 95 percent.
New York fares better, with less than $10/month covering the impending increase to $12/hr., but a steep cliff to get to $15/hr. by 2018 as mandated.
This chart shows current cost of dining per person by city, and what they’d each need to pay to help coverage a minimum wage hike to $12 or $15/hr.:
|
City |
$12/hr. |
$15/hr. |
||
|
Houston |
$334.50 |
+$28.60 |
+$55.20 |
|
|
Dallas/Ft. Worth |
$333.33 |
+$28.60 |
+$55.20 |
|
|
Atlanta |
$203.70 |
+$18.60 |
+$35.20 |
|
|
Philadelphia |
$226.80 |
+$18.20 |
+$35.90 |
|
|
Chicago |
$278.30 |
+$15.70 |
+$35.80 |
|
|
Los Angeles |
$268.40 |
+$11.40 |
+$29.40 |
|
|
New York |
$240.70 |
+$9.70 |
+$33.70 |
|
|
Seattle |
$302.30 |
+$9.30 |
+$27.10 |
|
|
San Francisco |
$374.80 |
+$6.30 |
+$24.10 |
|
|
Washington DC |
$310.50 |
+$2.50 |
+$17.00 |
|
|
National Average |
$272.80 |
+$14.80 |
+$33.60 |
“These businesses, servers, bartenders and others define our neighborhoods and deserve to know we’re here for them,” continued Waldmann. “Eating out is already a treat for many, and the impact of a price increase shouldn’t be understated. But change doesn’t happen overnight, so everyone has time to adjust. Dining costs are progressive; those with more will spend more.”
Homebase is uniquely positioned to partner with both its businesses and their teams to navigate these changes. Free scheduling, time sheets, compliance and team communication tools transform painful tasks to simple Web and mobile moments, saving customers 5 hours/week. Based in San Francisco and Houston, Homebase’s former baristas, small business owners, waiters – even national chain restaurant HR head – have built products at Intuit, OpenTable, and Yelp. The Homebase board has helped great companies scale, including Instagram and Square.
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Census Bureau Profile America Facts For Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. In 1989, Congress expanded the observance to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
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Sept. 15 is the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Population
56.6 million
The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2015, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17.6 percent of the nation’s total population.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
1.2 million
The number of Hispanics added to the nation’s population between July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015. This number is nearly half of the approximately 2.5 million people added to the nation’s total population during this period.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
2.2%
The percentage increase in the Hispanic population between 2014 and 2015.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
119 million
The projected Hispanic population of the United States in 2060. According to this projection, the Hispanic population will constitute 28.6 percent of the nation’s population by that date.
Source: 2014 National Population Projections, Table 10
www.census.gov/population/projections/data/national/2014/summarytables.html
63.4%
The percentage of those of Hispanic or Latino origin in the United States who were of Mexican origin in 2015. Another 9.5 percent were Puerto Rican, 3.8 percent Salvadoran, 3.7 percent Cuban, 3.3 percent Dominican and 2.4 percent Guatemalan. The remainder were of some other Central American, South American or other Hispanic or Latino origin.
Source: 2015 American Community Survey, Table B03001
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_1YR/B03001
States and Counties
10.7 million
The estimated population for those of Hispanic origin in Texas as of July 1, 2015.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H/0400000US48?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
9
The number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2015 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Texas.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2015_PEPSR6H&prodType=table
54.5%
The percentage of the Hispanic population in the United States that lived in California, Florida and Texas as of July 1, 2015.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
15.2 million
The Hispanic population of California. This is the largest Hispanic population of any state.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72015
4.9 million
Los Angeles County had the largest Hispanic population of any county in 2015.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2015/PEPSR6H/0500000US06037?slice=Hisp~hisp!Year~est72015
49,000
Harris County in Texas had the largest numeric increase of Hispanics from 2014 to 2015.
Source: Vintage 2015 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2015_PEPSR6H&prodType=table
Families and Children
16.2 million
The number of Hispanic households in the United States in 2015.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Households, Table H-3
www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/households.html
47.7%
The percentage of Hispanic households that were married-couple households in 2015. Among all households in the United States, 48.2 percent were married-couple households.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table H-3
www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/households.html
57.6%
The percentage of Hispanic married-couple households that had children younger than age 18 present in 2015, whereas for all married-couple households it was 64.3 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table H-3
www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/households.html
66.8%
The percentage of Hispanic parent/child family groups that included two parents in 2015, whereas for all parent/child family groups, it was 69.5 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table FM-2
www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/families.html
46.0%
The percentage of Hispanic married couples with children under age 18 where both spouses were employed in 2014, whereas nationwide it was 59.7 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table FG-1
www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014FG.html
Spanish Language
40 million
The number of U.S. residents age 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2015. This is a 131.2 percent increase since 1990 when it was 17.3 million. Those who hablan español en casa constituted 13.3 percent of U.S. residents age 5 and older. More than half (59 percent of all Spanish speakers and 57.4 percent of Hispanic Spanish speakers) spoke English “very well.”
Source: 1990 Decennial Census
https://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-29.pdf
Source: 2015 American Community Survey, Table DP02
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_1YR/DP02
Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over (Hispanic or Latino)
Source: 2015 American Community Survey, Table B16006
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_1YR/B16006
Language Spoken at Home
Source: 2015 American Community Survey, Table S1601
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_1YR/S1601
72.9%
The percentage of Hispanics age 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2015.
Source: 2015 American Community Survey, Table B16006
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_1YR/B16006
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
$45,150
The median income of Hispanic households in 2015.
Source: Income and Poverty in the United States: 2015, Table 1
www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/demo/p60-256.pdf
21.4%
The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2015.
Source: Income and Poverty in the United States: 2015, Table 3
www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/demo/p60-256.pdf
16.2%
The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2015.
Source: Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2015, Table 5
https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/demo/p60-257.pdf
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lululemon Presents the World Happiness Summit with Plasticity Labs to be Global Partner
MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The World Happiness Summit today announced that lululemon will be Presenting Sponsor for the World Happiness Summit (WoHaSu) in Miami, a first of its kind event focusing on exploring the key elements of wellbeing with the goal of increasing global happiness. Plasticity Labs will be the exclusive technology platform for WoHaSu, extending the summit’s reach to hundreds of thousands across the world.
“We are honored to receive this incredible support from two iconic leaders in the Happiness space,” said Luis Gallardo, Founder of the World Happiness Summit. “As pioneers on that front, we know that lululemon and Plasticity Labs will help to make WoHaSu even more exciting by inspiring the 10,000 attendees we welcome to Miami. We couldn’t be more excited about these two partnerships.”
The mindful summit, a unique three-day event aimed at Feeling, Understanding and Acting on the Roots of Happiness, will convene global thought leaders on March 17-19 to explore best practices, policies, challenges and partnerships around increasing happiness in communities around the world. The summit will host the world’s leading experts in the science of happiness, as well as activists, philosophers, psychologists and personalities from different disciplines, cultures and generations including Shawn Achor, Ismael Cala, Sonya Lyubomirsky, Enric Corbera, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Michele Gielen, Ruut Veenhoven and many more.
lululemon products create transformational experiences for people to live happy, healthy, fun lives so the partnership with WoHaSu is a natural extension of the company’s mission to elevate the world to greatness. This is the first time that the technical athletic apparel company will present an event of this kind. As the Presenting Sponsor, lululemon will provide yoga and meditation programming throughout the event and the brand’s ambassadors will join more than 50 lululemon employees from around the world.
“Our participation in the World Happiness Summit represents a wonderful opportunity to touch hundreds of thousands of people with a message of happiness that figures prominently in our culture, our business model, and even in our mission statement,” said lululemon CEO, Laurent Potdevin. “We’ve long defined happiness as the joy created and experienced while living into one’s highest, truest self, and we strive every day to support our people and guests with the intention of bringing that happiness to our communities.”
“Since Plasticity Labs is on a mission to give 1 Billion people the tools to live a happier, healthier and higher performing life, it made sense to offer our platform to every attendee as a benefit to their WoHaSu pass,” said Plasticity’s Jim Moss, CEO for the rapidly growing tech company, recently named Canada’s Innovators of the Year. The firm’s technology currently supports personal and professional development through emotional intelligence and happiness training in the workplace, in schools and in groups. It also employs researchers and scientists to help shape better global policies related to happiness through the analysis of aggregate data. After working with enterprise clients and in schools for several years, the World Happiness Summit will be their first major outreach to individual users.
The summit has the support of the United Nations International Day of Happiness, Art of Living Foundation, Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Center, The University of Miami, Greater Good Science Center at Berkley University, Mindfulness Without Borders, Action for Happiness, The Institute for Global Happiness, GoodThink, Wholebeing Institute, Experience Happiness, among others.
To attend the World Happiness Summit visit: http://www.happinesssummit.world/