Hispanic Americans
Staten Island's Hispanic population was 17.3% as of the 2010 census. While Hispanics can be found in most Staten Island neighborhoods, their concentrations are highest north of the Staten Island Expressway. Roughly half of Staten Island's Hispanics are of Puerto Rican descent. However, the majority of the Hispanics residing in the Port Richmond area are Mexican: http://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/10302/zip-code-10302-2010-census.asp
There are 2 census tracts with a Hispanic majority. Census tract 207 in northern Port Richmond is 53% Hispanic, and census tract 133.02 in northern West Brighton is 51% Hispanic. Census tract 213 in Port Richmond is 45% Hispanic, though the Hispanic percentage is brought down due to the area east of Port Richmond Avenue being majority White (though with a noticeable Hispanic presence). Other neighborhoods with a large Hispanic population include Mariners' Harbor, Arlington, Elm Park, Graniteville, New Brighton, St. George, Ward Hill, Stapleton, Park Hill, and Rosebank.
Hispanics are the fastest growing ethnic group on Staten Island. The Hispanic population has increased 51% between the 2000 & 2010 census.
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