Biggest sources of immigrants to Mobile
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April 4, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Mobile
Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.
And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.
Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.
Stacker compiled a list of the countries most immigrants to Mobile come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Mobile as of 2019’s five-year estimates.
Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home city.
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#49 (tie). Congo
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 30,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #106 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 30,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #106 most common country of origin
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#49 (tie). Brazil
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#48. Greece
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 37
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 37
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
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#47. Trinidad and Tobago
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 39
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 39
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#46. Moldova
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 42
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 45,661
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #89 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 42
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 45,661
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #89 most common country of origin
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#44. Costa Rica
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
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#44. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 21,528
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.0%
- #117 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 21,528
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.0%
- #117 most common country of origin
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#44. Israel
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 43
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#41 (tie). Indonesia
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 49
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 49
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
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#41 (tie). Portugal
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 49
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 49
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
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#40. Spain
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 50
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 50
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
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#39. Dominican Republic
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 53
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 53
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#38. Taiwan
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 64
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 64
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#37. Australia
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 67
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 92,483
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #64 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 67
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 92,483
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #64 most common country of origin
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#36. Haiti
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 73
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 73
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#35. Ukraine
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 90
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 90
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#34. Bangladesh
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 92
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 92
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#33. El Salvador
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 93
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 93
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#32. Colombia
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#31. Kenya
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 98
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 98
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
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#30. Russia
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 100
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 100
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#29. France
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#28. Peru
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 136
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 136
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#27. Kuwait
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 143
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 33,788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #102 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 143
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 33,788
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #102 most common country of origin
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#26. Sudan
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
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#25. Singapore
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 148
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 148
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
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#24. Iran
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#23. Iraq
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 154
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 154
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
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#22. Nicaragua
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 156
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 156
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#21. Pakistan
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 159
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 159
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#20. Japan
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 160
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 160
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#19. Jamaica
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 172
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 172
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#17 (tie). Democratic Republic of Congo
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
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#17 (tie). Cuba
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#16. Canada
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 213
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 213
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#15. Panama
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 225
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 225
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
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#14. Cambodia
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 269
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 269
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
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#13. China
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#12. South Korea
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#11. Thailand
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 313
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 313
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#10. Venezuela
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 335
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 335
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
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#9. Germany
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#8. Laos
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 432
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 432
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
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#7. Honduras
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 537
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 537
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#6. India
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 539
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 539
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#5. United Kingdom
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 610
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.6%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 610
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.6%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#4. Guatemala
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 636
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 636
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#3. Philippines
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#2. Mexico
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.2%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.2%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#1. Vietnam
Mobile, AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,731
- Percent of foreign born residents: 12.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,731
- Percent of foreign born residents: 12.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
