Biggest sources of immigrants to Pittsburgh
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April 4, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Pittsburgh 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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#50. Malaysia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 365
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 365
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
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#49. Haiti
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 379
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 379
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#48. Ghana
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 396
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 396
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
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#47. Hungary
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 419
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 419
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
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#46. Venezuela
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 428
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 428
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
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#45. Argentina
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 433
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 433
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
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#44. Romania
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
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#43. Egypt
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 446
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 446
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#42. Peru
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 450
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 450
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#41. Bulgaria
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 451
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 69,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #75 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 451
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 69,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #75 most common country of origin
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#40. Indonesia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 463
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 463
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
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#39. Israel
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 468
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 468
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#38. Bangladesh
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 470
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 470
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#37. El Salvador
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 481
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 481
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#36. Australia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 486
- 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: 486
- 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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#35. South Africa
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 522
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 522
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
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#34. Spain
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 539
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 539
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
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#33. Thailand
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 560
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 560
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#32. Iran
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 581
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 581
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#31. Uzbekistan
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 603
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 62,517
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #79 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 603
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 62,517
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #79 most common country of origin
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#30. France
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 618
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 618
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#29. Czechoslovakia (includes Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 662
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 66,818
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #76 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 662
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 66,818
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #76 most common country of origin
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#28. Kenya
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 679
- 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: 679
- 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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#27. Greece
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 686
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 686
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
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#26. Turkey
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 696
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 696
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
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#25. Dominican Republic
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 708
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 708
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#24. Colombia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 783
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 783
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#23. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 785
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 785
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
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#22. Poland
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 858
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 858
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#21. Guatemala
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 950
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 950
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#20. Japan
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 979
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 979
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#19. Pakistan
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 999
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 999
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#18. Saudi Arabia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,031
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 85,000
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #70 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,031
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 85,000
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #70 most common country of origin
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#17. Brazil
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,056
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,056
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#16. Nigeria
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,058
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,058
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#15. Nepal
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,085
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,085
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#14. Jamaica
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,128
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,128
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#13. Taiwan
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#12. Ukraine
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#11. Vietnam
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,969
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,969
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#10. Philippines
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,578
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,578
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#9. Mexico
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,810
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,810
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#8. Russia
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,865
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,865
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#7. Canada
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,915
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,915
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#6. United Kingdom
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,927
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,927
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#5. South Korea
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,985
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,985
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#4. Germany
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#3. Italy
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,936
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.3%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,936
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.3%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#2. China
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 9,871
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 9,871
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#1. India
Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 13,283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 14.6%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 13,283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 14.6%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
