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The figures show about 272,000 people, or nearly 5 percent of the state's population, is Hispanic.
In that same period, from 2000 to July 1, 2007, the state's African-American population increased 9 percent to 337,493, or about 6 percent of the state's population.
The growth in the Hispanic population isn't unique to Wisconsin but reflects a national demographic trend.
State Rep. Pedro Colon, who was born in Puerto Rico, said the values of Latinos are aligned to Wisconsin it's a culture that rewards hard work.
