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NEW YORK, NY, July 22, 2010 – The findings of the Univision-AP Poll relating to the economy show that Hispanics were not immune to the worst economic downturn facing the nation and yet are extremely positive about their own situation. The study found that:
· Forty five percent said they or a relative have lost a job since September, while 12 percent of Hispanics said they were unemployed or laid-off.
· Forty eight percent of Hispanics said they worry greatly about becoming unemployed.
· Of those who are employed, 70 percent are working 40 hours per week or more. Hispanics also have a higher number of wage earners per household allowing them to continue making purchases on a day-to-day basis.
· About 1 in 3 Hispanics said they have to cover their own health expenses, without insurance.
The study also highlights the positive attitudes, hopes and financial practices of the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population.
· The majority of Hispanics surveyed say it’s been easier for them to find jobs than it was for their parents and previous generations.
· Half of the respondents said they owned their own homes.
· Most Hispanics say that they believe it will be even easier for their own children when it’s
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