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As Latinos Surpass Blacks in Population, They Reshape Marketplace.

San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jun. 19--Latinos have surpassed blacks as the nation's largest minority, marking a milestone that foreshadows nationally what Californians have understood for years: from political clout to cultural influence, Latinos are reshaping the landscape.

Nationwide, Latinos of any race now account for about 13.4 percent of the population; blacks about 13.3 percent, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates released Wednesday.

The difference is statistically small -- about 500,000

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