Hispanic population growth has big effect

By Elizabeth Aguilera, Reporter
Lori Weisberg, Reporter - Tourism & restaurants
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:50 a.m.

U.S. births fueled much of the Hispanic population boom in the county and nation, creating a new wave of potential future leaders, business professionals and homeowners.

While the latest census data gives a numerical look at this ethnic population, demographers said the real story lies in what those figures mean to other segments of the population.

“This is a demographic trend that is reconfiguring the nation, but it’s not just about the demographics,â€