Hispanic immigration contributed to Joliet's growth, as did spillover from Chicago, where the population grew 4 percent in the decade.

The rest are in play, again in part due to the changing demographics wrought by Hispanic immigration.

Hispanic immigration, overwhelmingly Mexican, has immensely benefited our economy in Georgia.

The supporters point out that previous immigrant groups came in spurts, while Hispanic immigration has been steady and increasing.

The 38.1 percent jump in speakers of a foreign language, from 23 million in 1980, was due largely to Hispanic immigration.

Still, modern Hispanic immigration differs from past waves.

Religious switching along with Hispanic immigration has significantly changed the religious profile of some states and regions.

During the 20th century, Hispanic immigration to the United States began to slowly but steadily change American demographics.

Since 2000, the city has seen an explosive increase in Hispanic immigration.

The United States has struggled with the same question, as new issues of bilingualism and multiculturalism, brought on by large Hispanic immigration, have come up.