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Latin@s in Washtenaw
County
Report prepared by:
Insuk Lee Carrie Rheingans Harry Taylor Sara Veltri
14 April 2010
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Demographics
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20
30
40
50
4andunder
5to1
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15to2
4
25to3
4
35to4
4
45to5
4
55to6
4
65to7
4
75to8
4
85andover
Age Distribution of all Living in U.S.
U.S. Census 2000 (in millions)
As of 2006-2008, most
Latin@s in Washtenaw
County were born in
the U.S.
30.7% Foreign Born
47.1% Female
Young population the population is
mostly under 44, whereas the general
U.S. population has more older peo-
ple. The implications of this are that
the population is growing rapidly.
Most Latin@s in Washtenaw County speak some Eng-
lish, according to the 20062008 American Commu-
nity Survey (ACS). Key informants estimated a much
lower proportion (only about 30%) of Latin@s who
speak English well.
Most of my patients and
clients do not speak Englishmore than a few words.
They would definitely needinterpreters for anything le-gal, and usually they usetheir children as interpretersfor medical appointmentswhich is awkwardand evenillegalfor a number of rea-sons.
- Youth Worker2
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Key Findings Immigration
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"85% of people picked up by Immigration and Cus-toms Enforcement have no criminal history. Undocu-mented immigration is not a criminal offense - it is le-
gally comparable to traffic offenses
- Social Worker
According to the 2006 - 2008American Community Survey
(ACS), most Latin@s living in
Washtenaw are U.S. citizens
over 75%. Of these, over 90%
were born in the U.S.
According to key informants,
about half of the Latin@s living
in Washtenaw County are U.S.
citizens. This discrepancy could
be due to fear of completing theACS, which is administered by
the U.S. Census Bureau.
"There are a plethora of needs that peo-ple without documentation cannot getmet. Government policies try to make it
impossible for them to live here"
- Social Worker
[Neighborhoods] have been terrorized by immigration raids. There has been blood involved,
families have been taken from children - Nurse
We are sort of unique because of the sheriff be-cause hes a nationally recognized expert on teaching
agencies not to profile and is very sensitive to that.We understand that there is a mistrust between some-one who is undocumented and the government.
- Sheriffs Department Representative
Because of national immigration policy,
Latino and immigrant families tend tohave less access to services and thats
sad.
- Sheriff Department Representative
35.9%
4.0%
13.0%
33.4%
2.9%10.8%
Citizenship by SexMale Native Born
Citizen
Male Foreign Born
Naturalized Citizen
Male Foreign Born Not
U.S. Citizen
Female Native Born
Citizen
Female Foreign Born
Naturalized CitizenFemale Foreign Born
Not U.S. Citizen
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Key Findings Poverty & Health
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The Latino Community in
Washtenaw County is veryfrugal. They take occupa-tions that most Americanswould not ever consider.
- Social Worker
28.4%
21.3%012.6%
16.5%
9.8%
11.4%
Latin@s in Washtenaw County Income
Distribution*
1-9,999
10,000-19,999
20,000-29,999
30,000-49,999
50,000-74,999
75,000+
Income Level
*Chart may not
include all
undocumented
Latino
population
26.5%
73.5%
Latin@s in Washtenaw County: With
and Without Income*
Latinos in Washtenaw
County without income
Latinos in Washenaw
County with income
*Chart may not
include all
undocumented
Latino population
18%
82%
Washtenaw Latinos Poverty Status Income Level*
Income in past 12 months above
the poverty level
Income in past 12 months below
the poverty level
*All individuals in chart have poverty
level status. Chart may not include all
undocumented Latino population
Most common
employmentopportunities include:
Restaurant
positions (cooks
and wait staff)
Custodial positions
Migrant farm work
Construction work
Renovation work
Community health issues include:
Language access to health
services
Access to birth control
Access to health insurance Mental health services for un-
documented, uninsured and
Spanish-speakers
Lack of preventive actions
leading to high Emergency
Department utilization
Giving identification to receive
services
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Community Strengths CulturalCommunity Needs
Timely, flexible and suitable English as aSecond Language (ESL) classes (nights,
drop-in, low literacy)
Bilingual and culturally available legalservices
Affordable and accessible health careservices
Increased employment opportunities Fair and well paying jobs
Changes in immigration laws and resi-dency status
Community Needs and Strengths
Resilient
Community
orientation
Hard-working
Collaborative
Resourceful
Frugal
Creative
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Community Resources
Language Free ESL classes
Health and Human Services Nurse Managed Centers
Packard Health and Packard Health Urgent
Care Hope Clinic Corner Health Center Social services such as food bank, financial as-
sistance program and baby aid
Advocacy Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant
Rights (WICIR)
Spanish Healthcare Outreach Collaborative
First United Methodist Church
Social Latinos Unidos
Faith organizations
Employment Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC-MI)
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ReferencesFive key informant interviews, conducted 10 March2 April 2010.
Windshield tour of community, conducted 10 March 2010.
United States Census Bureau. (2008). American FactFinder fact sheets: Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Retrieved March 20, 2010. http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
University of Michigan Law School Pediatric Advocacy Initiative. (2006). Entrate! Gua de recursos yservicios para familias en el Contado de Washtenaw. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Law SchoolPediatric Advocacy Initiative. Accessed April 3, 2010 from http://workercenter.org/sites/default/files/
web_file_manager/web_documents/spanishcommunityguide.pdf
Washtenaw County Public Health. (2006). A Snapshot of Latino Health in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti,MI: Washtenaw County Public Health. Accessed April 3, 2010 from http://www.ewashtenaw.org/
government/departments/public_health/phcontent/LatinoHealth.pdf
Moving Forward
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Washtenaw County Goals: Educate community members
(Latin@s and non-Latin@s) about
their rights, responsibilities, and lo-cal community resources
Increase flexible ESL programs in
Washtenaw County
Increase awareness of Latin@ pres-
ence in Washtenaw County
Coordinate resources county
health department health dispari-
ties grant from MDCH
Involve community members
(Latin@s and not) in planning for
change
National Goals: May Day March (May 1st) for immigration
and workers rights
Comprehensive immigration reform thatdoes not disproportionately punish un-
documented immigration
Latinos are not used to the way systems work
here in the U.S.were used to just going tothe doctor when we need to. Making appoint-ments and filling out tons of applications justisnt were used to. We need to get educated
about how all these systems work in the U.S.
and service providers need to know how towork with us about that.
- Latina Community Member
2009 May Day March in Detroit featuring several University
of Michigan Latin@ Social Work Coalition members
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