Mexico in World Factbook
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Reasons for Migration
Demographic data
Languages
Areas of residence
Employment
Religion
Media
Contact for more info
DFW Int'l Board Member
Mexican Organizations
MEXICAN Community
in North Texas

Mexican-Americans bring a burning desire to work as hard as possible and are a strong and reliable element in our North Texas workforce, accepting employment that others consider less desirable. They also bring ­firm moral values and respect for the human quality of all mankind. Family comes first to them and they nurture family through multigenerational activities and by pooling resources.  Mexican-Americans take pride in their heritage and enjoy sharing their traditions with others in North Texas.

Reasons for Migration

Economic opportunities

Demographic Data

North Texas population according to US Census 2000: 833,655
Average household size: 4
Average family income: $38,879
Estimated undocumented: less than 50%
American citizens or green card holders: 22%

Languages
Spanish, English
Areas of residence
Dallas County & Tarrant County

Employment

construction, food service, agriculture & gardening, housekeeping and office maintenance, automobile mechanics, dry cleaning, entrepreneurs (construction, gardening, restaurants, retail shops), education, day care

Religion

Traditionally Catholic, Mexicans also worship in the Protestant, Evangelical, and Mormon traditions, and females have begun turning to Islam.

Media

Novedades News
Al Dia
Diario la Estrella
El Extra
Extravision
El Heraldo
El Hispano
El Lider

Contact for more information

Elvia Wallace-Martinez, DCET Debes Creer en Ti, 972-871-8283

DFW International Community Alliance board member

Arturo Cuellar, Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, 972-424-1606
Mario Ramirez, Taquerias La Paloma, 972-333-8280

Mexican Organizations in North Texas

Casa Guanajuato
Casa Ciudad de Mexico
Consul General of Mexico in Dallas
Debes Creer en Ti /Believe in Yourself
Fort Worth NOMAR (National Organziaton for Mexican American Rights)
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
The Texas Association for Hispanic Dance and Culture
Hispanic Woman's Network of Texas (Dallas)

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