How large is the Hispanic Population in St.louis?

[SPonteKC]

Originally Posted by CoreLysium

Probably a little shorter than anglos, but they tend to keep their weight under control.

(sorry, I just had to.)

Hispanics have significantly (like 21%) higher rates of obesity than white people.

[Fishtacos]

As others have mentioned, the St. Louis Hispanic/Latino population is very small, but growing. Much of it is Mexican. Many Hispanic/latinos moved to other parts of the Midwest for industrial manufacturing in the 90's and 00's. Chicago has the third largest Mexican population in the U.S. as well as. a sizeable Puerto Rican population. Milwaukee's 3rd, 5th wards and near S. Side has a large Hispanic/Latino population and retail scene that is about 10-20 years more developed than St. Louis. The neighborhoods mentioned above, urban and suburban are among the more Hispanic/Latino in metro St. Louis.

[CoreLysium]

Originally Posted by s.davis

Hispanics have significantly (like 21%) higher rates of obesity than white people.

Ah, based on this article CDC Data & Statistics | Feature: Compared with whites, Blacks had 51% higher and Hispanics had 21% higher obesity rates I think my perception is clouded by my living in (fat ol) Alabama. Most of the Mexicans/Guatamalans we have here are in construction and the activity keeps them healthy and lean.

And while not regarding Hispanics, the animated map on this page Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: Adult Obesity - DNPAO - CDC is rather sobering in how it shows the fattening of America.

[STLgasm]

Olivette and U. City also have sizable Hispanic populations, but in terms of a full-service commercial district, Cherokee Street is probably the most concentrated. There are all types of businesses and services catering to the Latino population (lawyers, groceries, video stores, clothing shops, groceries, etc).

[1greatcity]

^And good authentic Mexican restaurants (i.e., not Taco Bell).