Top states for Latino eligible voters Latino eligible voters, in millions % ofeligible voters who are Latino
Two-in-three Latino eligible voters live in just five states. California alone holds roughly a quarter of the nation’s Latino electorate, with 7.9 million Latino eligible voters. Texas is second with 5.6 million, followed by Florida (3.1 million), New York (2.0 million) and Arizona (1.2 million).
Latinos make up the highest share of eligible voters in New Mexico (43%). The other top states are California (30%), Texas (30%), Arizona (24%) and Florida (20%).
Top states for Latino eligible voters  | Latino eligible voters, in millions  | % ofeligible voters who are Latino  | California  | 7.9  | New Mexico  | 43%  | Texas  | Califo rnia  | 5. 6  | 30  | Texas  | Florida  | 3.1  | 30  | Arizona  | New York  | 2. 0  | 24  | Arizona  | Florida  | 1.1 2  | 20  | Note: Eligible voters are U.S. citizens ages 18 and older. Latinos are of any race.  | Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2018 American Community Survey (IPUMS).  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 