Hispanic population in Prince George's doubles, fueling much of county's growth

The Hispanic population in Prince George's County nearly doubled over the past 10 years, fueling much of the locality's growth and matching the number of whites for the first time, according to new census figures released Wednesday.

The percentage of African Americans remained steady in the majority-black county, and the percentage of whites continued to tumble, although at a slightly slower pace than in the previous decade.

Although its population grew more slowly than those of neighboring counties, Prince George's holds firm to its position as the second-largest jurisdiction in Maryland, with more than 863,000 residents.