Biggest sources of immigrants to Rochester
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April 4, 2021
Max Pixel
Biggest sources of immigrants to Rochester
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 Rochester come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Rochester 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. Liberia
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 338
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 87,991
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #67 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 338
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 87,991
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #67 most common country of origin
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#49. Hong Kong
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 352
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 352
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
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#48. Netherlands
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 356
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 356
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
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#47. Trinidad and Tobago
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 363
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 363
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#46. Kenya
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 399
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 399
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
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#45. Japan
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 430
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 430
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#44. North Macedonia (Macedonia)
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 447
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 26,292
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #111 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 447
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 26,292
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #111 most common country of origin
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#43. Hungary
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 466
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 466
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
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#42. Bangladesh
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 470
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
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: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#41. Belarus
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 481
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 481
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
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#40. Albania
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 493
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 493
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
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#38 (tie). Colombia
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 494
- 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: 494
- 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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#38 (tie). Eritrea
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 494
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 45,119
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #90 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 494
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 45,119
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #90 most common country of origin
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#37. Egypt
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 500
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 500
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#36. Guyana
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 533
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 533
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
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#35. Nigeria
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#34. Israel
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 556
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 556
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#33. Yemen
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 579
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 579
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
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#32. Somalia
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 585
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 98,966
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #60 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 585
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 98,966
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #60 most common country of origin
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#31. Taiwan
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 591
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 591
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#30. Iraq
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
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#29. Brazil
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 620
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 620
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#28. Thailand
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 630
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 630
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#27. Ecuador
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#26. Guatemala
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#25. Laos
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 698
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 698
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
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#24. France
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 713
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 713
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#23. Greece
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 767
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 767
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
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#22. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 825
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 825
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
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#21. Pakistan
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 948
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 948
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#20. Nepal
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,125
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,125
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#19. Haiti
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#18. Poland
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,203
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,203
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#17. Ethiopia
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,253
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,253
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
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#16. Russia
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,281
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,281
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#15. Turkey
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,349
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,349
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
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#14. Mexico
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,749
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,749
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#13. Philippines
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,855
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,855
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#12. South Korea
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,902
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,902
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
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. Dominican Republic
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,029
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,029
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#10. Vietnam
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,172
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,172
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#9. Cuba
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#8. Germany
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,273
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,273
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#7. United Kingdom
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,569
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,569
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#6. Ukraine
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,589
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,589
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#5. Jamaica
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,623
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,623
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#4. Canada
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,019
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,019
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#3. Italy
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.7%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#2. India
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4,771
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 4,771
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#1. China
Rochester, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4,789
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 4,789
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
