Thu Sep 12 08:05:59 UTC 2024: ## Hispanic Coloradans Face Unique Challenges, Poll Reveals

**DENVER -** A recent poll conducted by the Colorado Health Foundation has highlighted the unique concerns of Hispanic Coloradans, revealing a higher prevalence of worries regarding housing affordability, crime, drug use, and undocumented immigration compared to the general population.

The annual Pulse poll, which surveyed 2,400 adults in Colorado including 500 Latinos, found that the cost of housing was the most significant concern for both Hispanic and non-Hispanic respondents. Over 90% of Hispanic Coloradans identified housing affordability as an “extremely serious” or “very serious” problem, with the issue resonating particularly strongly among those aged 75 and above.

While housing affordability topped the list, Hispanic respondents also expressed a greater concern about crime, with 72% labeling it as “extremely or very serious” compared to 59% of the general population. Interestingly, this disparity was attributed to English-speaking Hispanic participants, suggesting potential differences in perception based on language preference.

Drug use and alcohol misuse also emerged as major concerns for Hispanic Coloradans, with over 70% deeming them “extremely or very serious” problems. This sentiment surpasses the general population’s perception of drug overdoses, but falls slightly behind their concern over general drug and alcohol misuse.

The poll also revealed that Hispanic Coloradans were more likely to identify illegal immigration as a serious problem, with 59% expressing concern compared to 53% of the overall population.

While housing affordability and crime are universal concerns, the poll highlights the disproportionate impact of certain issues like drug use and illegal immigration on the Hispanic community in Colorado. The findings underscore the need for targeted policy solutions to address these pressing challenges facing Hispanic Coloradans.

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