The Impact of Hispanic Growth on the Racial/Ethnic Composition of New York City Neighborhoods
Between 1970 and 1990, a surging Hispanic population succeeded whites across New York City, resulting in major increases in both all-minority and multiethnic neighborhoods. Puerto Rican and Dominican flows resulted in transitions to all-minority neighborhoods, whereas South Americans showed a more i...
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Published in | Urban affairs review (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Vol. 37; no. 5; pp. 703 - 727 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Thousand Oaks, CA
SAGE Publications
01.05.2002
Sage Publications SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
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Summary: | Between 1970 and 1990, a surging Hispanic population succeeded whites across New York City, resulting in major increases in both all-minority and multiethnic neighborhoods. Puerto Rican and Dominican flows resulted in transitions to all-minority neighborhoods, whereas South Americans showed a more integrated pattern of settlement. The unique settlement patterns of Hispanic subgroups need to be understood in the context of larger political, social, and economic forces operating in the city. In the post-1990 period, newer Hispanic groups have begun to succeed Puerto Ricans. Thus, earlier patterns of white to Hispanic transitions now have been supplemented by ethnic succession among Hispanics. |
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ISSN: | 1078-0874 1552-8332 |
DOI: | 10.1177/107808740203700504 |