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The 2000 Census data shows that although the population of the city of Philadelphia has decreased over the past 10 years, the Latino population has experienced continuous growth. The 19133 zipcode contains the highest percentage of Latinos - 56%. This area is commonly known as Eastern North Philadelphia which includes the following neighborhoods: Fairhill, Hartranft, West Kensington, and Franklinville. The Fairhill neighborhood has the largest number (19,600) and highest percentage (70%) of Latinos in Philadelphia.

The household characteristics of the Latino community within the 19133 zipcode is uniquely different from other racial/ethnic groups. Approximately 37% of residents there are under 18 years of age. There is a high concentration of children who are living under poor conditions. According to the 2000 Census, 50% of Latino children in Philadelphia were living below the poverty level in 1999 and just within the 19133 zipcode 67% of the children were under the poverty line. Half of Latino families in Philadlephia have children. Compared to other groups ( about 1/3 of African American families have children and 1/4 of Caucasian families) this is a significant statistic. Among Latino households in Philadelphia, 43.4% are headed by a single female which is almost twice the rate of the city as a whole- 22.3.

Information gathered from the 2000 Philadelphia Census and Eastern North Philadelphia Youth Service Coalition http://www.northphillysos.net/cdata.cfm.