According to the U.S. Census, the Latino/Latina/Hispanic population in the United States grew by about 50% from 1990 to 2000. The other options are incorrect as the Asian American/Pacific Islander population remained stable, the African American population decreased only slightly, and the Caucasian population did not grow by 60%.

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From 1990 to 2000

Question 16

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From 1990 to 2000,

A) the Asian American/Pacific Islander population in the U.S.decreased slightly.
B) the Latino/Latina/Hispanic population in the United States grew by about 50%.
C) the African American population decreased significantly.
D) the Caucasian population grew by about 60%.

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