First-generation immigrants account for the largest share of Hispanic working women in the U.S.: Shares of Hispanic women ages 18–64 working full time who identify as first-, second-, and third-generation immigrants, 1994–2017
| Year | 1st generation | 2nd generation | 3rd generation or higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43.5% | 18.6% | 37.9% |
| 1995 | 45.3% | 18.5% | 36.3% |
| 1996 | 43.9% | 19.1% | 37.0% |
| 1997 | 45.6% | 17.8% | 36.6% |
| 1998 | 45.8% | 18.0% | 36.2% |
| 1999 | 45.5% | 17.7% | 36.9% |
| 2000 | 46.6% | 17.2% | 36.2% |
| 2001 | 45.4% | 17.5% | 37.1% |
| 2002 | 45.6% | 18.6% | 35.8% |
| 2003 | 46.5% | 17.3% | 36.2% |
| 2004 | 47.0% | 18.2% | 34.9% |
| 2005 | 47.1% | 17.8% | 35.1% |
| 2006 | 48.2% | 17.7% | 34.1% |
| 2007 | 47.0% | 18.5% | 34.6% |
| 2008 | 45.8% | 19.4% | 34.9% |
| 2009 | 45.9% | 18.9% | 35.2% |
| 2010 | 45.7% | 20.6% | 33.7% |
| 2011 | 45.1% | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| 2012 | 43.9% | 22.6% | 33.5% |
| 2013 | 43.1% | 24.1% | 32.8% |
| 2014 | 42.5% | 24.2% | 33.3% |
| 2015 | 42.8% | 24.5% | 32.7% |
| 2016 | 42.1% | 25.3% | 32.7% |
| 2017 | 41.8% | 24.5% | 33.7% |
Notes: First generation includes those born outside the United States and its territories (foreign-born). Second generation includes those born inside the United States or one of its territories to at least one foreign-born parent. Third generation or higher includes those born inside the United States or one of its territories to U.S.-born parents.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
