Black people in Texas constitute a disproportionate number of inmates, Hispanics are a significant demographic group, and racial disparities in the prison system are a critical issue.
Black people in Texas, despite making up only 13.2% of the state's population, account for about one-third of Texas inmates. This racial disparity is part of a larger issue of overrepresentation of African Americans and Latinos in the U.S. prison system compared to their population percentages.
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Hispanics in Texas constituted 37.6% of the population, reflecting their significant presence in the state. The growth of the Hispanic population is projected to make them the largest population group in Texas by 2021 as they contribute to the state's demographic shifts.
Racial composition in American prisons shows that over 60% of state and federal prisoners are African American or Latino, illustrating a concerning trend of racial disparities in the criminal justice system that has broader societal implications.
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