By Stacia Kalinoski

EUGENE, Ore. -- The fastest-growing demographic in Oregon and across the U.S. is Hispanics, according to 2010 U.S. Census data released Thursday.

The Census Bureau says it's surprised by the results.

Hector Maldonado with the U.S. Census Bureau says nationally this demographic has shifted from the midwest to the west and south, meaning more Latinos are finding homes in Oregon.

In the last 10 years, Oregon's Hispanic population has increased by 63.5 percent.

That's due to families like the Nayas, who moved to Springfield and opened a Mexican restaurant, Naya's Taqueria.

Ten years ago, Hispanics made up eight percent of Oregon's population.

Now in 2010, the percentage has risen to 11.7 percent.

"In general the community is a growing community and it's too, a younger community," said Maldonado.

Jose' Palomano, who moved to Oregon in 1999, says  "I like the weather.  I know sometimes it's too cold but I like it and the people are nice."

Palomano says he moved his family to Springfield because he has friends in Oregon and because of the scenery.

As for the impact, officials say these increases are a sign of multi-racial growth in America.

They say these numbers will start to produce culture shock as well as shifts in political swing districts.

As for other minority increases in Oregon, Hawaiians have increased by 68 percent and Asians by 39 percent.