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SALT LAKE CITY \u2014 Most Latinos in the United States think their Latino identity is an important part of who they are.But they're split on whether it helps or hurts them as they strive for a place in the country, with around a third saying they've experienced some sort of discrimination or unfair treatment, according to recently released results of a Pew Research Center survey.The population is pretty evenly split on whether they see themselves as a "typical American" or not. "Some say being Latino is a source of advantage or connection but others say it is tied to barriers and discrimination," reads the report, released earlier this month.Looked at through a political lens, Republican-leaning Latinos are less apt than their Democratic-leaning counterparts to say their heritage is important to how they think about themselves.At the same time, second- and third-generation Latinos \u2014 those with deeper roots in the country \u2014 are more likely to identify as Americans. "Latinos born outside the United States (immigrants) are more likely than U.S.-born Latinos to say their Latino identity is central to who they are and to identify with their home country or ancestral heritage. Meanwhile, U.S.-born Latinos are more likely to emphasize their American identity," reads the report.The Latino population is the second-largest racial or ethnic group in the United States as well as Utah after non-Hispanic whites. Moreover, the segment has been the main motor to population growth in Utah.Here are some highlights from Pew:Help or hurt: 40% said being Hispanic neither helps nor hurts them in getting ahead in the country. Another 33% said it hurts a lot or a little and 26% said it helps a lot or a little.By political leaning, 57% of Hispanic voters in 2024 for President Donald Trump, a Republican, said being Hispanic neither helps nor hurts them while the figure was lower, 38%, for those who voted for Kamala Harris, Trump's Democratic challenger that year.Importance to identity: 61% of respondents said being Hispanic is extremely or very important to who they are. Another 21% said it's somewhat important and 17% said it's a little important or not important.Read more: Voces de Utah Looking for more news from Utah's Latino community? Visit our Voces de Utah section for more stories, events and features. The figures diverge when adjusted for political leaning. Among Harris voters, 69% said being Hispanic is extremely or very important to their id
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