Oregon Census 2010 WOWS: Growth in Under 18 Population Was ALL Minorities.

Media outlets in Oregon are picking up good Census 2010 stories; Oregonian 2010 coverage is HERE for example. 

I hope that these outlets pick up/confirm a quick analysis that I did this morning. 

IF my math is correct, the total under 18 population in Oregon would have DROPPED, except for the growth in minorities under 18, and especially Hispanics under 18.   

Table pasted below has the data. The "WOWS" I think are that:

1. Total under 18 population growth was less than 20,000,  a growth rate of only 2.4 %
2. The White, NON Hispanic under 18 population DECLINED by 73,000, 11.3%.
3. The Hispanic under 18 population increased by 72,000, 67.3%.
4. Other minority group under 18 populations increased by 8,000, 15%. 
5. While calculation is not shown in table, I calculate that the Non White Hispanic share of under 18 population dropped from 76% to 66% from 2000 to 2010. 
6. BOTTOM LINE: Without minority under 18 population growth, Oregon's under 18 population would have DECLINED. 

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IF you see any errors in my calculations, please DO let me know. 

Originally created and posted on the Oregon Housing Blog.