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134-660: Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California , in the Monterey Bay Area of the Central Coast of California . The population was 52,590 at the 2020 census . Predominantly Latino and Democratic , Watsonville is a self-designated sanctuary city . Watsonville's land was first inhabited by an Ohlone nation of Indigenous Californians . This tribe settled along the Pajaro Dunes since

268-555: A "sense of family", which is a key feature of Filipino culture. These organizations generally arrange social events, especially of a charitable nature, and keep members up-to-date with local events. Organizations are often organized into regional associations. The associations are a small part of Filipino American life. Filipino Americans formed close-knit neighborhoods, notably in California and Hawaii. A few communities have " Little Manilas ", civic and business districts tailored for

402-831: A Filipino-ized Catholicism, in the early 20th century. This led to creation of ethnic-specific parishes; one such parish was St. Columban's Church in Los Angeles. In 1997, the Filipino oratory was dedicated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception , owing to increased diversity within the congregations of American Catholic parishes. The first-ever American Church for Filipinos, San Lorenzo Ruiz Church in New York City,

536-410: A bachelor's degree at least, significantly higher than the national average of 27.2% and the state average of 29.5%. Santa Cruz County was a Republican stronghold for most of the 19th and 20th centuries; from 1860 through 1980 the only Democrats to carry Santa Cruz were Woodrow Wilson in 1916, Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936, Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, and Jimmy Carter in 1976. However,

670-472: A career path that they are not passionate in, but select in order to help support their family. Despite many of the stressors for these students deriving from family, it also becomes apparent that these are the reasons that these students are resilient. When family conflict rises in Filipino American families, there is a negative association with suicide attempts. This suggests that though family

804-419: A debt that must be repaid to those who have supported the individual. With kapwa and utang na loob as strong forces enacting on the individual, there is an "all or nothing" mentality that is being played out. In order to bring success back to one's family, there is a desire to succeed for one's family through living out a family's wants as opposed to one's own true desires. This can manifest as one entering

938-558: A dividing factor within the Philippines and Filipino American communities. During the early part of the United States governance in the Philippines, there was a concerted effort to convert Filipinos into Protestants , and the results came with varying success. As Filipinos began to migrate to the United States, Filipino Roman Catholics were often not embraced by their American Catholic brethren, nor were they sympathetic to

1072-443: A household in the city was $ 37,617, and the median income for a family was $ 40,293. Males had a median income of $ 26,701 versus $ 22,225 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,205. About 15.4% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. Watsonville's main industries are construction, agriculture and manufacturing. Some of

1206-456: A household in the county was $ 53,998, and the median income for a family was $ 61,941. Males had a median income of $ 46,291 versus $ 33,514 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,396. About 6.7% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 6.30% of those age 65 or over. Santa Cruz County residents tend to be well-educated. 38.3% of residents age 25 and older hold

1340-411: A land grant made to Sebastian Rodríguez in 1837. Under Mexico's more liberal land-ownership laws, immigration to the area from Europe and the U.S. increased. In 1833, Governor José Figueroa granted Rancho San Andrés to José Joaquín Castro, who came to California as part of the 1776 Anza Expedition and later became patriarch of a locally prominent Californio family. His son, Juan José Castro, built

1474-408: A majority (65%) of Filipino Americans identify as Catholic; this is down slightly from 2004 (68%). Filipino Americans, who are first generation immigrants were more likely to attend mass weekly, and tended to be more conservative , than those who were born in the United States. Culturally, some traditions and beliefs rooted from the original indigenous religions of Filipinos are still known among

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1608-588: A number of other events, including car races at the Ocean Speedway , dog training programs, wedding receptions, the annual Santa Cruz County Science Fair , and the Scottish Renaissance Festival. The fairgrounds also host concerts and trade shows. Notable past performers include Whitesnake , Dio , and Joan Jett . Watsonville uses the council–manager government model. The city is divided into seven districts, each of which elects

1742-609: A popular spot for walking, running, and biking. In 2010, the City of Watsonville received a $ 424,000 grant to create a public access point to the Pajaro River for canoes and kayaks, including a parking lot, trail and public restroom. The city operates one of two parks at Pinto Lake, which includes a small watercraft launch ramp, group picnic areas, an RV park , a baseball field, volleyball , children's playground, boat rentals, fishing, and bird watching. Because Pinto Lake often turns

1876-462: A population of 262,382. The racial makeup of Santa Cruz County was 190,208 (72.5%) White , 2,766 (1.1%) African American , 2,253 (0.9%) Native American , 11,112 (4.2%) Asian , 349 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 43,376 (16.5%) from other races , and 12,318 (4.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 84,092 persons (32.0%). As of the census of 2000, there were 255,602 people, 91,139 households, and 57,144 families residing in

2010-542: A representative to the city council. The mayor is not elected; the office rotates annually in December. As of 2023, the mayor is Vanessa Quiroz-Carter. Watsonville became a sanctuary city on April 11, 2017. Watsonville's overall crime index is 24.1% lower than Santa Cruz 's, 15.4% lower than Salinas 's, and 38.4% higher than Gilroy 's. In the California State Legislature , Watsonville is in

2144-643: A resolution during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . The Maggie Sue Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5, a shallow depth of 7 kilometers, and an epicenter of approximately 3 kilometers West of Moss Landing struck on September 29, 2024 at 2:47 AM local time. The Maggie Sue Earthquake had a high intensity rating with impacts especially strong throughout the Moss Landing , Aromas , and Watsonville areas, with intense shaking felt throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties as far south as Salinas and Monterey . Watonsville's present city charter

2278-564: A resource for navigating labor law through the Economic Justice Alliance of Santa Cruz County, a local organization that educates community members on issues of "sustainable wages and working conditions." In 2002, the National Association of Realtors reported that Santa Cruz was the most unaffordable place to live in the United States. This statement remains true with 2017 data that shows that Santa Cruz

2412-581: A rising concern to local politicians, who have proposed parking restrictions to discourage short term renters. Rent control has been attempted as a policy in Santa Cruz three times between the 1970s and 1980s, but it never passed. National policies since the 1980s have deregulated rental markets, which decreased the rights of tenants and exacerbated frustrations for renters all across the country as well as in Santa Cruz. 27% of surveyed Santa Cruz County renters experience "overcrowding" in their homes, which

2546-401: A significantly higher rate of food insecurity (11%) than all Asians and White Americans (6%). Filipino Americans had a lower poverty rate (7%) than the total population, this correlates with the Filipino American unemployment rate being only 3% and a high labor force participation rate of 67%. There is a trend of second generation Filipino Americans moving back to the Philippines, finding

2680-467: A tenth of all foreign travelers to the Philippines in 2010; when traveling back to the Philippines they often bring cargo boxes known as a balikbayan box . Filipino and English are constitutionally established as official languages in the Philippines, and Filipino is designated as the national language, with English in wide use. Many Filipinos speak Philippine English , a dialect derived from American English due to American colonial influence in

2814-626: A thick green due to different types of algae, the city prohibits the eating of fish caught in Pinto Lake. The second park at Pinto Lake is operated by the County of Santa Cruz and includes nature trails, disc golf, sports fields, and the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties's Demonstration Garden. The Pajaro Dunes area of Watsonville attracts tourists to its high-end beachfront condos and timeshares . Watsonville

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2948-512: A unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures in the Philippines. Filipino American cultural identity has been described as fluid, adopting aspects from various cultures; that said, there has not been significant research into the culture of Filipino Americans. Fashion , dance, music , theater and arts have all had roles in building Filipino American cultural identities and communities. In areas of sparse Filipino population, they often form loosely-knit social organizations aimed at maintaining

3082-460: A wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, boating, sports, bird-watching, and beach access. There are hiking trails throughout the city, and a nature center provides an intimate view of The Watsonville Wetlands. There are several trailheads in the city that provide access to the Pajaro River and its tributaries via The Pajaro River Levee Trail Park. The levee trails are

3216-472: A year on the higher mountains nearby, measurable snowfall is a rarity along Monterey Bay. On February 26, 2011, there was slight snowfall in Watsonville, but there was so little snow that it could not be measured. The 2010 United States Census reported that Watsonville had a population of 51,199. The population density was 7,547.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,914.2/km). The racial makeup of Watsonville

3350-576: Is Philippine Americans . The earliest appearance of the term Pinoy (feminine Pinay ), was in a 1926 issue of the Filipino Student Bulletin . Some Filipinos believe that the term Pinoy was coined by Filipinos who came to the United States to distinguish themselves from Filipinos living in the Philippines. Beginning in 2017, started by individuals who identify with the LGBT+ Filipino American population, there

3484-503: Is 22.42 inches (569 mm), with measurable precipitation falling on an average of 61 days each year. The wettest year on record was 1983, with 48.35 inches (1,228 mm), and the driest was 1976, with 10.66 inches (271 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 15.99 inches (406 mm) in February 1998. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 5.93 inches (151 mm) on February 14, 2000. Although significant snowfall occurs several times

3618-413: Is a presenting stressor in a Filipino American's life, it also plays a role for their resilience. In a study conducted by Yusuke Kuroki, family connectedness, whether defined as positive or negative to each individual, served as one means of lowering suicide attempts. Beginning in the late 1800s, Filipino Americans began publishing books in the United States. The growth of publications for the masses in

3752-515: Is a public general aviation airport. There are two air carriers based at the airport offering on-demand air charter: There is a notable private airport, Monterey Bay Academy Airport , which is a former military base. The nearest airports for scheduled commercial travel include San Jose International Airport , Monterey Regional Airport , San Francisco International Airport , and Oakland International Airport . Filipino American As of 2022, there were almost 4.5 million Filipino Americans in

3886-506: Is also a large number of Filipino domestic workers and care-givers in the US. Filipino Americans own a variety of businesses, making up 10.5% of all Asian owned businesses in the United States in 2007. In 2002, according to the Survey of Business Owners , there were over 125,000 Filipino-owned businesses; this increased by 30.4% to over 163,000 in 2007. By then, 25.4% of these businesses were in

4020-528: Is an effort to adopt the term FilipinX ; this new term has faced opposition within the broader overseas Filipino diaspora, within the Philippines, and in the United States, with some who are in opposition believing it is an attempt of a "colonial imposition". Filipino sailors were the first Asians in North America. The first documented presence of Filipinos in what is now the United States dates back to October 1587 around Morro Bay, California , with

4154-533: Is cool-summer mediterranean climate . January, normally the coldest month, has an average maximum of 59.9 °F (15.5 °C) and an average minimum of 38.5 °F (3.6 °C). September, normally the warmest month, has an average maximum of 73.2 °F (22.9 °C) and an average minimum of 51.7 °F (10.9 °C). There are an average of 4.9 days annually with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and an average of 13.5 days annually with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. Cool nights are common in

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4288-423: Is defined as "interpersonal connectedness or togetherness". With kapwa , many Filipino Americans have a strong sense of needing to repay their family members for the opportunities that they have been able to receive. An example of this is a new college graduate feeling the need to find a job that will allow them to financially support their family and themselves. This notion comes from "utang na loob," defined as

4422-432: Is described as when there is more than one person per room of a house, which includes all rooms not just bedrooms. One of the constraints on Santa Cruz's development are environmental protections. The restrictions on land prevent development from responding to housing and employment demands, which is an issue particularly politically relevant in the Watsonville jurisdiction. This conflict between residents wanting to protect

4556-510: Is down form the 28% outside employment rate of 1989. The agriculture businesses are significant enough to be prominent in local politics, where they influence issues of water, pesticide use, and labor. There are mandated living wages for Santa Cruz county, and individually in the cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz. These occurred after The Santa Cruz Living Wage Coalition campaigned to set up ordinances. The low wage sector of Santa Cruz experiences workplace abuse. Data from 2015 show that in

4690-425: Is high. Other sectors of the economy where Filipino Americans have significant representation are in the public sector , and in the service sector . Compared to Asian American women of other ethnicities, and women in the United States in general, Filipina Americans are more likely to be part of the work force; a large population, nearly one fifth (18%), of Filipina Americans worked as registered nurses. There

4824-496: Is home to the annual Strawberry Festival, which includes a wide variety of strawberry-based foods, live music, vendors, and rides. Near the end of every summer, the Santa Cruz County Fair draws visitors from across and outside the county to its attractions, including rides, food, art exhibits, flower exhibits, pony rides, petting zoos, dog shows, and live music performances. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds host

4958-494: Is in part due to the lax gun laws in the Philippines . In the 2024 election , most Filipino Americans have responded to a survey indicating 59% of them found Vice President Kamala Harris more favorably, while 29% found former President Donald Trump favorable. Due to scattered living patterns, it is nearly impossible for Filipino American candidates to win an election solely based on the Filipino American vote. Filipino American politicians have increased their visibility over

5092-551: Is much like its culture, a blend of many influences through the years of colonization. Popular Filipino dishes such as pancit has Hokkien roots, adobo from Spain and Mexico, and the use of bagoong and patis , fermented sauces that stem from Malay origins. Filipino American chefs cook in many fine dining restaurants, including Cristeta Comerford who is the executive chef in the White House , though many do not serve Filipino cuisine in their restaurants. Reasons given for

5226-502: Is named after the first saint from the Philippines, San Lorenzo Ruiz . This was officially designated as a church for Filipinos in July 2005, the first in the United States, and the second in the world, after a church in Rome . In 2010, Filipino American Catholics were the largest population of Asian American Catholics, making up more than three fourths of Asian American Catholics. In 2015,

5360-666: Is not as noticeable as other Asian cuisines . One study found that Filipino cuisine was not often listed in Food frequency questionnaires . On television, Filipino cuisine has been criticized, such as on Fear Factor , and praised, such as on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations , and Bizarre Foods America . While “new” Filipino restaurants and fusion-type places have been opening up, traditionally, “native cuisine proved itself strong and resistant to 'fraternization' with foreign invaders. The original dishes have retained their ingredients, cooking methods, and spirit.” Filipino cuisine

5494-407: Is not universally accepted. The Philippines experienced both Spanish and American colonial territorial status, with its population seen through each nation's racial constructs. This shared history may also contribute to why some Filipinos choose to also identify as Hispanic or Latino, while others may not and identify more as Asian Americans. In a 2017 Pew Research Survey, only 1% of immigrants from

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5628-593: Is smaller by land area. The county is situated on a wide coastline with over 29 miles (47 km) of beaches. It is a strip about 10 miles (16 km) wide between the coast and the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the northern end of the Monterey Bay . It can be divided roughly into four regions: the rugged "north coast"; the urban City of Santa Cruz , Soquel , Capitola , and Aptos ; mountainous Bonny Doon , San Lorenzo River Valley ; and

5762-557: Is the least affordable county for renters. In Santa Cruz County, 60% of residents rent and a median monthly rent is $ 3000. UCSC's No Place Like Home Project reports that in Santa Cruz County, 2.5 minimum wage jobs would be needed to afford renting a 2 bedroom apartment. UCSC's "No Place Like Home" project identifies four main rental markets: agricultural workers, UCSC students, Silicon Valley tech workers, and short term vacation rentals. Short term rentals in particular have been

5896-516: The 17th Senate District , represented by Democrat John Laird , and the 30th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Dawn Addis . Santa Cruz County, California Santa Cruz County ( / ˌ s æ n t ə ˈ k r uː z / ), officially the County of Santa Cruz , is a county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census ,

6030-490: The 2020 presidential election , Philippines Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez alleged that 60% of Filipino Americans reportedly voted for Joe Biden . A Filipino American was among those who were at the 2021 United States Capitol attack . The news site Rappler reported the next day that Filipino American media has heavily repeated QAnon conspiracies. Rappler further reported that many Filipino Americans who voted for Trump and adhere to QAnon cite similar political opinions in

6164-708: The Castro Adobe , the only two-story hacienda in the area at the time. Today, the adobe is owned by California State Parks and is undergoing restoration to serve as the Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe State Historic Park. Following the American Conquest of California and the ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, the region began to receive large waves of migrants, mainly Americans from

6298-698: The East Coast and Europeans. John H. Watson and D. S. Gregory laid out the town in 1852. The community was incorporated as the Town of Watsonville on or about March 30, 1868, named after Watson. It became the City of Watsonville about 1889. Voters adopted a charter in 1903. From 1904 to 1913, the Watsonville Railway and Navigation Company operated an interurban railway to Port Watsonville on Monterey Bay, where it connected with an overnight produce packet boat to San Francisco. The Watsonville riots

6432-743: The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 ( Tabor, p.167-169 ). School districts include: Unified: Secondary: Elementary: Santa Cruz County is served by the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District bus system. An Amtrak Thruway "Highway 17 Express" bus between Santa Cruz and San Jose is jointly operated by Amtrak , the SCMTD and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority . Watsonville Municipal Airport

6566-475: The State Senate , Santa Cruz County is entirely within the 17th Senate District , represented by Democrat John Laird . The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense: In the 19th century, Santa Cruz's economy was based on milling lumber, making lime cement from limestone, and tanning leather. By the mid 19th century, Santa Cruz

6700-626: The United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 6.8 square miles (18 km), of which 6.7 square miles (17 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) is water. Watsonville has habitat areas that support the endangered species Santa Cruz Tarweed on the California coastal prairie ecosystem. Population has grown considerably since 1980, requiring preparation of a number of Environmental Impact Reports , with resultant development removing certain lands of

6834-467: The retail industry, 23% were in the health care and social assistance industries, and they employed more than 142,000 people and generated almost $ 15.8 billion in revenue. Of those, just under three thousand (1.8% of all Filipino-owned businesses) were million dollar or more businesses. California had the largest number of Filipino-owned businesses, with the Los Angeles metropolitan area having

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6968-600: The 1800s. There was also a settlement in Plaquemines Parish, which became known as "Manila Village". This area was the center of the shrimp drying industry in Louisiana, and its workforce was composed predominantly of Filipino migrants. Mass migration began in the early 20th century when, for a period following the 1898 Treaty of Paris , the Philippines was a territory of the United States . By 1904, Filipino peoples of different ethnic backgrounds were imported by

7102-489: The American Dream more and more unattainable. They cite lower cost of living as the main reasons they would move back to the Philippines. There is also a trend of Filipino Americans relocating from Hawaii and California to Nevada due to rising cost of living and housing prices. Average hourly wages for full-time, year-round workers in 2019 The representation of Filipino Americans employed in health care

7236-667: The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, it found that 71% of responding Filipino Americans voted for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 general election . In a survey conducted by the advocacy group Asian Americans Advancing Justice in September 2020, of the 263 Filipino American respondents, 46% identified as Democrats, 28% identified as Republicans, and 16% as independent. According to interviews conducted by academic Anthony Ocampo, Filipino American supporters of Donald Trump cited their support for

7370-556: The California Coastal Region. Not only are the wetlands home to approximately nine species of fish and over 200 species of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds; they are also a vital stop on the Pacific Flyway for thousands of migrating birds. In 1990, private and municipal organizations worked together to stop development and protect this resource. The Watsonville Wetlands Watch was established at that time with

7504-739: The European arrival to the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan , Spaniards made a concerted effort to convert Filipinos to Catholicism ; outside of the Muslim sultanates and animist societies , missionaries were able to convert large numbers of Filipinos. and the majority are Roman Catholic, giving Catholicism a major impact on Filipino culture. Other Christian denominations include Protestants ( Aglipayan , Episcopalian , and others), and nontrinitarians ( Iglesia ni Cristo and Jehovah's Witnesses ). Additionally there are those Filipinos who are Muslims , Buddhist or nonreligious; religion has served as

7638-568: The Filipino American community, including Jollibee , a Philippines-based fast-food chain . In the 2010s, successful and critically reviewed Filipino American restaurants were featured in The New York Times . That same decade began a Filipino Food movement in the United States; it has been criticized for gentrification of the cuisine. Bon Appetit named Bad Saint in Washington, D.C. "the second best new restaurant in

7772-757: The Filipino American community. In a Filipino party, shoes should be left in the front of the house and greet everyone with a hi or hello. When greeting older relatives, ' po' and ' opo ' must be said in every sentence to show respect. Some Filipinos have traditional Philippine surnames, such as Bacdayan or Macapagal, while others have surnames derived from Japanese , Indian , and Chinese and reflect centuries of trade with these merchants preceding European and American rule. Reflecting its 333 years of Spanish rule, many Filipinos adopted Hispanic surnames , and celebrate fiestas . Despite being from Asia , Filipinos are sometimes called " Latinos " due to their historical relationship to Spanish colonialism ; this view

7906-434: The Filipino diaspora. The number of Filipino restaurants does not reflect the size of the population. Due to the restaurant business not being a major source of income for the community, few non-Filipinos are familiar with the cuisine. Although American cuisine influenced Filipino cuisine, it has been criticized by non-Filipinos. Even on Oahu where there is a significant Filipino American population, Filipino cuisine

8040-539: The Jarro Coast (El Jarro Point is north of Davenport, California ). Additionally, there is a "Cañada del Ciervo" ( ciervo is Spanish for elk ) close to the boundary between Rancho de los Corralitos and Rancho San Andrés , near the present-day Larkin Valley Road. This "Elk Valley" place name was given by José Antonio Robles who rode down, roped, and killed elk there in 1831. Lastly, elk remains dating from

8174-721: The Middle and Late Periods in Northern California were found in at least four late Holocene archeological sites in Santa Cruz County, all coastal: SCR-9 ( Bonny Doon site) and SCR-20 (Brown site) on the western slope of Ben Lomond Mountain , SCR-93 (Sunflower site) a coastal terrace on the north shore of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz , and SCR-132 ( Scott Creek site) 4 miles inland. Pronghorn antelope ( Antilocapra americana ) remains were found at

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8308-577: The Philippines accelerated during the American period. Ethnic media serving Filipino Americans dates back to the beginning of the 20th Century. In 1905, pensionados at University of California, Berkeley published The Filipino Students' Magazine . One of the earliest Filipino American newspapers published in the United States, was the Philippine Independent of Salinas, California , which began publishing in 1921. Newspapers from

8442-405: The Philippines identified as Hispanic. Due to history , the Philippines and the United States are connected culturally . In 2016, there was $ 16.5 billion worth of trade between the two countries, with the United States being the largest foreign investor in the Philippines, and more than 40% of remittances came from (or through) the United States. In 2004, the amount of remittances coming from

8576-610: The Philippines regarding Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and anti-Chinese sentiment since China has been building artificial reefs in the South China Sea near the Philippines in the 2010s , and have recently seen the Republican Party as more hardline against the Chinese government's actions. Filipino Americans have also been more receptive to gun rights compared to other Asian American ethnic groups. This

8710-588: The Philippines, and participate in representing the Philippine flag. In 2013, for the Philippine general election there were 125,604 registered Filipino voters in the United States and Caribbean , of which only 13,976 voted. Dual citizens have been recruited to participate in international sports events including athletes representing the Philippines who competed in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, and

8844-629: The Philippines, to include The Manila Times , also served the Filipino diaspora in the United States. In 1961, the Philippine News was started by Alex Esclamado , which by the 1980s had a national reach and at the time was the largest English-language Filipino newspaper. While many areas with Filipino Americans have local Filipino newspapers, one of the largest concentrations of these newspapers occur in Southern California. Beginning in 1992, Filipinas began publication, and

8978-517: The SCR-20 (Brown site) on the western slope of Ben Lomond Mountain dating to about 1500 A.D. Año Nuevo State Marine Conservation Area , Greyhound Rock State Marine Conservation Area and Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve are marine protected areas off the coast of Santa Cruz County. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems. Santa Cruz County borders four other counties: San Mateo to

9112-567: The Spanish colonial province of Las Californias , and in 1804 the northern part was split off to form Alta California . The area's pasture lands were assigned to the Spanish mission to the south, in Carmel. When Mexico gained independence, it took possession of Alta California . The Spanish missions were secularized in the 1830s, and the future Watsonville area became Rancho Bolsa del Pajaro ,

9246-579: The U.S. government onto the Americas and were displayed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition as part of a human zoo . During the 1920s, many Filipinos immigrated to the United States as unskilled labor, to provide better opportunities for their families back at home. Philippine independence was recognized by the United States on July 4, 1946. After independence in 1946 , Filipino American numbers continued to grow. Immigration

9380-411: The US average and had a lower average hourly wage of $ 29.35 then the US average of $ 29.95 and AAPI average of $ 30.73 Filipino American households in Los Angeles had a net worth of $ 243,000 with -$ 5,000 in debts compared to a net worth of $ 355,000 for White households, $ 595,000 for Japanese households, $ 408,500 for Chinese households and $ 460,000 for Indian American households. Filipino Americans had

9514-521: The United States with large communities in California , Hawaii , Illinois , Texas , Florida , Nevada , and the New York metropolitan area . Around one third of Filipino-Americans identify as multiracial or multiethnic, with 3 million reporting only Filipino ancestry and 1.5 million reporting Filipino in combination with another group. The term Filipino American is sometimes shortened to Fil-Am or Pinoy . Another term which has been used

9648-566: The United States and the Philippines. Overseas suffrage was first employed in the May 2004 elections in which Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was reelected to a second term. By 2005, about 6,000 Filipino Americans had become dual citizens of the two countries. One effect of this act was to allow Filipino Americans to invest in the Philippines through land purchases, which are limited to Filipino citizens, and, with some limitations, former citizens. ), vote in Philippine elections, retire in

9782-464: The United States was $ 5 billion; this is an increase from the $ 1.16 billion sent in 1991 (then about 80% of total remittances being sent to the Philippines), and the $ 324 million sent in 1988. Some Filipino Americans have chosen to retire in the Philippines, buying real estate. Filipino Americans, continue to travel back and forth between the United States and the Philippines, making up more than

9916-414: The United States" in 2016. Food & Wine named Lasa, in Los Angeles, one of its restaurants of the year in 2018. With this emergence of Filipino American restaurants, food critics like Andrew Zimmern have predicted that Filipino food will be "the next big thing" in American cuisine. Yet in 2017, Vogue described the cuisine as "misunderstood and neglected"; SF Weekly in 2019, later described

10050-810: The United States, with 1.262 million speakers; by 2011, it was the fourth most-spoken language in the United States. Tagalog usage is significant in California, Nevada, and Washington, while Ilocano usage is significant in Hawaii. Many of California 's public announcements and documents are translated into Tagalog. Tagalog is also taught in some public schools in the United States, as well as at some colleges. Other significant Filipino languages are Ilocano and Cebuano . Other languages spoken in Filipino American households include Pangasinan , Kapampangan , Hiligaynon , Bicolano and Waray . However, fluency in Philippine languages tends to be lost among second- and third-generation Filipino Americans. Other languages of

10184-437: The age of 18 living in them, 7,231 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,375 (17.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 903 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 890 (6.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 107 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 2,466 households (18.2%) were made up of individuals, and 1,213 (9.0%) had someone living alone who

10318-500: The city from productive natural habitat. Most of the coastal land adjacent to Watsonville is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary . Another protected natural resource is the Watsonville wetlands , a system of fresh water sloughs with open water and native vegetation that extend from the city to the ocean. The slough system is only one of a few remaining wetland areas of its kind in

10452-432: The city. The population density was 6,969.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,690.9/km). There were 11,695 housing units at an average density of 1,841.3 per square mile (710.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 43.00% White , 0.75% African American , 1.74% Native American , 3.29% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 45.92% from other races , and 5.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.12% of

10586-524: The coastal grasslands of Santa Cruz County. Elk, sometimes confused with bison , were initially described by Miguel Costansó in his diary of the 1769 Portola Expedition near the mouth of the Pajaro River both on the way north on October 6, and on the way south on November 25. Later, elk were also described by nineteenth century American hunters. They were also described in Santa Cruz County by Jlli tribelet Awaswas Ohlone people , who utilized elk along with pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana ) and lived on

10720-540: The community include Spanish and Chinese ( Hokkien and Mandarin ). The demonym, Filipinx , is a gender-neutral term that is applied only to those of Filipino heritage in the diaspora, specifically Filipino-Americans. The term is not applied to Filipinos in the Philippines. Religious Makeup of Filipino-Americans (2012) The Philippines is 90% Christian, one of only two predominantly Christian countries in Southeast Asia, along with East Timor . Following

10854-456: The community voting for President Barack Obama and 42% to 46% voting for Senator John McCain . The 2008 election marked the first time that a majority of Filipino Americans voted for a Democratic presidential candidate. According to the 2012 National Asian American Survey , conducted in September 2012, 45% of Filipinos were independent or nonpartisan , 27% were Republican , and 24% were Democrats . Additionally, Filipino Americans had

10988-432: The country's education system and due to limited Spanish education . Among Asian Americans in 1990, Filipino Americans had the smallest percentage of individuals who had problems with English. In 2000, among U.S.-born Filipino Americans, three quarters responded that English is their primary language; nearly half of Filipino Americans speak English exclusively. In 2003, Tagalog was the fifth most-spoken language in

11122-437: The county, 38% of Agricultural workers have experienced overtime pay violation, 14% of tipped workers reported tips stolen by their employers, and 50% of service sector workers reported violations on receiving breaks. It is California law for employers to make written workplace policies available. However, in a county wide survey, 30% of workers reported that they did not receive an employee handbook. Service sector laborers have

11256-518: The county. The population density was 574 people per square mile (222 people/km ). There were 98,873 housing units at an average density of 222 units per square mile (86 units/km ). There were 91,139 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who

11390-401: The crisis that was exacerbated by UCSC growth and Silicon Valley encroachment. Debates about land use in Santa Cruz were particularly important after the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake , which destroyed the central business district of Santa Cruz and led to the loss of an estimated 2,000 jobs. Already contentious debates about land were present in the area due to its large tourism industry and

11524-457: The cuisine as "marginal, underappreciated, and prone to weird booms-and-busts". Filipino Americans undergo experiences that are unique to their own identities. These experiences derive from both the Filipino culture and American cultures individually and the dueling of these identities as well. These stressors, if great enough, can lead Filipino Americans into suicidal behaviors. Members of the Filipino community learn early on about kapwa , which

11658-422: The environment and those wanting more housing is also racially divided, as most residents favoring environmental protection are white, while the population on the side of developing housing is more heavily Latino. A 2010–2011 report by a Santa Cruz County grand jury states that Watsonville had no policy for assessing environmental hazards, and would give out land use and building permits without any investigations of

11792-494: The environmental conditions of the land in question. One of the housing solutions that residents have resorted to is the occupation of accessory dwelling units. Commonly known as "mother-in-law" units, these secondary housing spaces on residential property used to be illegal to build. In 2002, Santa Cruz leaders changed the law and encouraged construction with affordable mortgages. The goal was to contain urban sprawl while still finding housing alternatives for residents in light of

11926-450: The fertile "south county", including Watsonville and Corralitos . Agriculture is concentrated in the coastal lowlands of the county's northern and southern ends. Most of the north coastal land comprises relatively flat terraces that end at steep cliffs like those shown in the photo below. Santa Cruz County is home to the following threatened or endangered species : Historically, tule elk ( Cervus canadensis nannodes ) were native to

12060-399: The first Filipino American elected to office was Peter Aduja . In the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election Republican president George W. Bush won the Filipino American vote over John Kerry by nearly a two-to-one ratio, which followed strong support in the 2000 election . However, during the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election , Filipino Americans voted majority Democratic, with 50% to 58% of

12194-558: The first permanent settlement in Saint Malo , Spanish Louisiana , in 1763, the settlers there were called "Manilamen" and they served in the Battle of New Orleans during the closing stages of the War of 1812 , after the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed. There were then small settlements of Filipinos beginning in the 18th century, and Filipinos worked as cowboys and ranch hands in

12328-536: The former President based on support for building a border wall , tax cuts to businesses, legal immigration, school choice , opposition to abortion, opposition to affirmative action, antagonism towards the Peoples' Republic of China, and viewing Trump as a non-racist. There was an age divide among Filipino Americans, with older Filipino Americans more likely to support Trump or be Republicans, and younger Filipino Americans more likely to support Biden or be Democrats. In

12462-448: The general population. The average household size for Filipino Americans in 2023 was 2.99 compared to 2.49 for the general population. The impressive annual median household income and low poverty rates must be approached with caution, for median household income represents the combined earnings of several family or household members often living in crowded and less than adequate houses. While median household income for Filipino alone

12596-553: The harbor that we are looking for, and that he went to the foot of a high, white mountain range." During the October March 10, the explorers first saw the Coast redwood tree (Spanish: palo colorado ). A bronze plaque at Pinto Lake (now a city park) commemorates the event. On October 15, the expedition continued to the northwest past today's community of Freedom , camping that night at Corralitos Lagoon. The area became part of

12730-450: The immigration of Filipino teachers and instructors. Some of these teachers were forced into labor outside the field of education, and mistreated by their recruiters. Among Overseas Filipinos , Filipino Americans are the largest remitters of U.S. dollars to the Philippines. In 2005, their combined dollar remittances reached a record-high of almost $ 6.5 billion. In 2006, Filipino Americans sent more than $ 8 billion, which represents 57% of

12864-416: The lack of Filipino cuisine in the U.S. include colonial mentality , lack of a clear identity, a preference for cooking at home, a continuing preference of Filipino Americans for cuisines other than their own, and the nebulous nature of Filipino cuisine itself due to its historical influences. Filipino cuisine remains prevalent among Filipino immigrants, with restaurants and grocery stores catering to

12998-470: The lakes north of town for five nights, on October 10–14, 1769. Many of the expedition's soldiers had scurvy , so progress was slow. While the sick recuperated, scouts led by Sergeant Ortega looked for the best way forward. On the fifth day, Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi , traveling with the expedition, wrote in his diary, "This afternoon the explorers returned. The sergeant reported that he had gone ahead twelve leagues without getting any information of

13132-505: The land was fertile and useful for the cultivation of their plants and animals. In 1769, the Portolá expedition , the first Europeans to explore the area, arrived from the south, where soldiers described a big bird they saw near a large river. The story survived in the river's name, Rio del Pajaro (River of the Bird). The Portolá expedition continued north through the area, camping at one of

13266-546: The largest companies headquartered in Watsonville are Monterey Mushrooms , Driscoll's , Martinelli's , Nordic Naturals, Graniterock , Granite Construction , West Marine , California Giant, A&I Transport Inc. and Orion Telescopes & Binoculars . Watsonville is known for producing crops and goods in the agricultural business along the Northern Pacific Coast. Its economy depends on its agro-business market and on distributing crops to different parts of

13400-508: The largest number of any metropolitan area in the United States. The Philippines is the largest exporters of Nurses and this is something that can be traced back to US colonialism. America has been relying on Filipino nurses on the frontlines since the AIDs pandemic. Despite making up only 4% of Registered Nurses in the US, the make up nearly a third of Covid-related deaths among registered nurses. American schools have also hired and sponsored

13534-490: The largest number to date. Since the resignation of Senator John Ensign in 2011 (the only Filipino American to have been a member of the Senate ), and Representative Steve Austria (the only Asian Pacific American Republican in the 112th Congress ) choosing not to seek reelection and retire, Representative Robert C. Scott was the only Filipino American in the 113th Congress . In the 116th United States Congress , Scott

13668-549: The largest proportions of Republicans among Asian Americans polled, a position normally held by Vietnamese Americans , leading up to the 2012 election , and had the lowest job approval opinion of Obama among Asian Americans. In a survey of Asian Americans from thirty seven cities conducted by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund , it found that of the Filipino American respondents, 65% voted for Obama. According to an exit poll conducted by

13802-414: The mid 20th century. The history of East Asians in Watsonville dates back to the late 19th century and are involved in the local agricultural industry. It is presumed that as a result of Japanese-American internment during WWII, local farm companies began to attract Mexican migrant labor to the area in higher numbers and the town's racial-ethnic composition became more Hispanic in the 1980s and 1990s. There

13936-505: The most important U.S. farming cities for its agro-business market. Watsonville is the nation's 21st-largest city in which Latino workers are 75% of the total population. According to the City of Watsonville's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's top employers are: Watsonville maintains 28 parks, including a skate park, indoor soccer field, lake with boat rentals and RV camping, BBQ areas, handball courts, an art gallery, tennis courts, and volleyball courts. It also provides

14070-416: The northwest, Santa Clara to the north and east, Monterey to the south, and San Benito with a small border to the south. The county of Santa Cruz has experienced demographic fluctuations in recent history. Between 1990 and 2000, the population increased by 11.3%. This is primarily because of new births, rather than immigration or migration. The 2010 United States Census reported Santa Cruz County had

14204-485: The opening of UCSC in 1965 caused the county's political landscape to dramatically change. Today, it is a strongly Democratic county in presidential and congressional elections. The last Republican to carry the county was Ronald Reagan in 1980 , and the last Republican to win a majority in the county was Richard Nixon in 1968 . The last Republican to represent a significant portion of Santa Cruz in Congress

14338-525: The past few decades. Ben Cayetano (Democrat), former governor of Hawaii , became the first governor of Filipino descent in the United States. The number of Congressional members of Filipino descent doubled to numbers not reached since 1937 , two when the Philippine Islands were represented by non-voting Resident Commissioners , due to the 2000 Senatorial Election . In 2009 three Congress-members claimed at least one-eighth Filipino ethnicity;

14472-513: The political elite and economic elite were monopolizing control over the rebuilding movement. According to Santa Cruz County's 2020-21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the county are: Winemaking —both the growing of the grapes and their vinting—is an important part of the economic and cultural life of Santa Cruz County. The wines of the David Bruce Winery and Ridge Vineyards were selected for tasting in

14606-715: The population was 270,861. The county seat is Santa Cruz . Santa Cruz County comprises the Santa Cruz– Watsonville , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the San Jose – San Francisco – Oakland , CA Combined Statistical Area . The county is on the California Central Coast , south of the San Francisco Bay Area region. The county forms the northern coast of the Monterey Bay , with Monterey County forming

14740-403: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 29,306 people (57.2%) lived in rental housing units. As reported by the 2007-2011 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $ 46,073, and the median income for a family was $ 49,550. Male full-time year-round workers had a median income of $ 31,758 versus $ 31,155 for females. The per capita income for the city

14874-399: The population, with the majority of these being of Mexican origin. Watsonville also has an Asian-American presence consisting of Chinese , Japanese and Filipinos despite the fact that the percentage of city residents of Asian descent has dropped since 1960. The Chinese, Japanese and Filipinos had residential sections and opened many businesses to serve their customer base in town during

15008-431: The relatively new UCSC campus, but after the quake both private interests and public servants had a stake in how rebuilding would go. This led to a necessary compromise, a public-private partnership that debated the how to rebuild the pacific garden mall space, with considerations of green space, timely implementation, and supporting local business and economy. Many constituents felt left out of this process, and reported that

15142-497: The southern coast. Santa Cruz County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. In the original act, the county was given the name of " Branciforte " after the Spanish pueblo founded there in 1797. A major watercourse in the county, Branciforte Creek , still bears this name. Less than two months later, on April 5, 1850, the name was changed to "Santa Cruz" ("Holy Cross"). Mission Santa Cruz , established in 1791 and completed in 1794,

15276-436: The summer, due to the influence of chilly Monterey Bay. The record high temperature from the late 20th century onward was 106 °F (41 °C) on October 2, 1980. (An earlier June day has been recorded as 110 °F (43 °C).) The record low temperature from the late 20th century onward was 12 °F (−11 °C) on December 22, 1990, though a 2 °F (−17 °C) low was previously recorded. Average annual rainfall

15410-475: The task of restoring and protecting the slough's natural habit. The National Weather Service cooperative station at the Watsonville Waterworks reports cool, relatively wet winters and mild, dry summers. Fog and low overcast is common in the night and morning, especially in the summer, when warmer air from inland areas mixes with the cool, moist air near Monterey Bay. Its Köppen classification

15544-527: The total at 4 million, or 1.1% of the U.S. population. They are the country's second largest self-reported Asian ancestry group after Chinese Americans according to 2010 American Community Survey . They are also the largest population of Overseas Filipinos . Significant populations of Filipino Americans can be found in California , Florida , Texas , Hawaii , the New York metropolitan area , and Illinois . The history of Spanish and American rule and contact with merchants and traders culminated in

15678-457: The total foreign remittances received by the Philippines. By 2012, this amount had reached $ 10.6 billion, but made up only 43% of total remittances. In 2021, the United States was the largest source of remittances to the Philippines, making up 40.5% of the $ 31.4 billion remittances received by the Philippines. The Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003 ( Republic Act No. 9225) made Filipino Americans eligible for dual citizenship in

15812-428: The world. Crops fundamental to the economy include strawberries, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, natural plants, and raspberries. Companies such as Driscoll's and California Giant spend around $ 280 million every year to processing and transport fresh food to cities in the area, such as San Jose , Castroville , and Santa Cruz , where the numbers of these fruits and vegetables do not meet the demand. The city ranks among

15946-565: Was Burt L. Talcott , who was defeated in 1976 by Leon Panetta . Santa Cruz County is split between California's 18th and 19th congressional districts, represented by Zoe Lofgren ( D – San Jose ) and Jimmy Panetta ( D – Carmel Valley ), respectively. In the State Assembly , Santa Cruz County is split between the 28th , 29th and 30th Assembly districts, represented by Democrat Gail Pellerin , Democrat Robert Rivas and Democrat Dawn Addis , respectively. In

16080-470: Was $ 16,407. About 18.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over. Therefore, although the median household income did rise significantly between 2000 and 2010 (unadjusted for inflation), the percentage of city residents experiencing poverty rose at a faster rate. As of the census of 2000, there were 44,265 people, 11,381 households, and 8,865 families residing in

16214-543: Was 22,399 (43.7%) White , 358 (0.7%) African American , 629 (1.2%) Native American , 1,664 (3.3%) Asian , 40 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 23,844 (46.6%) from other races , and 2,265 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41,656 persons (81.4%). The Census reported that 50,671 people (99.0% of the population) lived in households, 322 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 206 (0.4%) were institutionalized. There were 13,528 households, out of which 7,130 (52.7%) had children under

16348-403: Was 29.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. There were 14,089 housing units at an average density of 2,077.0 per square mile (801.9/km), of which 5,957 (44.0%) were owner-occupied, and 7,571 (56.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.5%. 21,365 people (41.7% of

16482-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. The median income for

16616-423: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.75. There were 10,509 families (77.7% of all households); the average family size was 4.17. The population was spread out, with 16,111 people (31.5%) under the age of 18, 6,001 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 14,834 people (29.0%) aged 25 to 44, 10,014 people (19.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,239 people (8.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

16750-453: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.84 and the average family size was 4.26. In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males. The median income for

16884-579: Was a race riot that occurred in January 1930. The riots were preceded by efforts of a local justice of the peace , D.W. Rohrback to stoke anti-Filipino sentiments. Filipino American farmworkers, then- U.S. nationals , were attacked by White Americans , including the killing of Fermin Tobera . In May 2023, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors issued an apology for the riot in form of

17018-458: Was above the median household income for Asians, Non-Hispanic Whites and the general population, per capita income for Filipino Americans was $ 47,819 which was significantly lower than for all Asians ($ 55,561) and Non-Hispanic Whites ($ 50,675). Individual earnings for both Filipino males and females were significantly lower than all Asians, suggesting multiple earners in a household. Filipino American full-time, year-round workers were paid lower than

17152-553: Was adopted on February 16, 1960. In 1985, cannery workers in Watsonville went on strike for 18 months to protest a decrease in their wages and benefits. In the end, they won a new contract. The movement was led by primarily Latina women, and was noted as a historic labor rights win for the Mexicano/Chicano community. Watsonville is in the Monterey Bay area, at the southern end of Santa Cruz County . According to

17286-598: Was also medium-sized Sikh population in Watsonville during the late 1990s to early 2000s that were involved mostly in the trucking industry, but most have moved away to the Central Valley for cheaper housing. There were 11,381 households, out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who

17420-450: Was destroyed by the 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake , but a smaller-scale replica was erected in 1931. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 607 square miles (1,570 km ), of which 445 square miles (1,150 km ) is land and 162 square miles (420 km ) (27%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in California by land area and third-smallest by total area. Of California's counties, only San Francisco

17554-1010: Was joined by Rep. TJ Cox , bringing the number of Filipino Americans in Congress to two. In the 117th United States Congress , Scott once again became the sole Filipino-American Representative after Cox was defeated in a rematch against David Valadao . Most Filipino American registered voters identify with or lean to the Democratic Party. About two-thirds of Filipino American voters (68%) are Democrats or lean Democratic, while 31% are Republicans or lean Republican. Filipino Americans are largely middle class with 62% being middle income. [1] However, only 21% of Filipino Americans are Upper Income compared to 27% for all Asians. Filipino Americans have high labor force participation rates and 67% of Filipino Americans are employed. Filipino Americans are more likely to live in larger, overcrowded (8.7% of Filipino housing units compared to 3.5% of total population), multi-generational (34%) households compared to

17688-635: Was reduced significantly during the 1930s, except for those who served in the United States Navy , and increased following immigration reform in the 1960s. The majority of Filipinos who immigrated after the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 were skilled professionals and technicians. The 2010 census counted 3.4 million Filipino Americans; the United States Department of State in 2011 estimated

17822-580: Was the second largest manufacturing area in the state. As natural resources depleted, tourism became the more important economic sector in the area. In 1989, Santa Cruz was named as a surplus labor area by the U.S. Department of Labor. A surplus labor area has an unemployment rate 20% higher than national unemployment. As of 2024, Watsonville city was still on this list. 10% of jobs in Santa Cruz County are food producing/processing jobs. These employees make less than an average of $ 10 an hour. As of 2003, 21% of residents work outside of Santa Cruz County. This

17956-523: Was unique in that it focused on American born Filipino Americans of the second and third generation. Filipinas ended its run in 2010, however it was succeeded by Positively Filipino in 2012 which included some of the staff from Filipinas . The Filipino diaspora in the United States are able to watch programming from the Philippines on television through GMA Pinoy TV and The Filipino Channel . Filipino Americans have traditionally been socially conservative, particularly with "second wave" immigrants;

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