What is the difference between the race and Hispanic origin questions?
People who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino or Spanish may be of any race, so the form asks respondents to answer both questions. There are many options, but you should choose what best describes yourself. On the Hispanic origin question, you should indicate your specific national origin (Mexican, Cuban, etc.), and then answer the race question. For example, a respondent may indicate that she is a Latina of Puerto Rican descent on the Hispanic origin question and as “Black” on the race question. Another respondent may indicate himself as Latino of Peruvian descent, and “Asian” on the race question.
