Exhibit 18
Annual Population Percent Change by Race, Gulf Coast Region
| Race | 2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 7.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| White | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.