Biggest sources of immigrants to Toledo
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April 4, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Toledo
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 Toledo come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Toledo 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. Ethiopia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 64
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 64
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
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#49. Bangladesh
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 69
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 69
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#47 (tie). Ecuador
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 71
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 71
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#47 (tie). Netherlands
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 71
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 71
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
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#45 (tie). Hungary
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 72
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 72
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
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#45 (tie). Cuba
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 72
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 72
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#44. Liberia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 86
- 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: 86
- 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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#43. Kenya
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
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#42. Iran
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#41. Trinidad and Tobago
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 104
- 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: 104
- 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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#39 (tie). Greece
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
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#39 (tie). Peru
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 113
- 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: 113
- 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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#38. Nicaragua
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 114
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 114
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#37. Colombia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 116
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 116
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#36. Honduras
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#35. Italy
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#34. Iraq
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
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#33. Czechoslovakia (includes Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 136
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 66,818
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #76 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 136
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 66,818
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #76 most common country of origin
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#32. Nigeria
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 139
- 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: 139
- 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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#31. El Salvador
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 140
- 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: 140
- 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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#30. Japan
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 158
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 158
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#29. Brazil
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 164
- 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: 164
- 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. Ghana
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 182
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 182
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
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#27. Guyana
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
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#25 (tie). Ukraine
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 188
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 188
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#25 (tie). Australia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 188
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 92,483
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #64 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 188
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 92,483
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #64 most common country of origin
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#24. Taiwan
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 206
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 206
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#23. Thailand
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 216
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 216
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#22. Kuwait
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 229
- 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: 229
- 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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#21. Egypt
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 248
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 248
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#20. Poland
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 255
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 255
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#19. Guatemala
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 259
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 259
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#18. Jordan
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
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#17. Syria
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 304
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 304
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
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#16. Dominican Republic
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 323
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 323
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#15. Nepal
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#14. Russia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 392
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 392
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#13. Jamaica
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 454
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 454
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#12. United Kingdom
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 471
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 471
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#11. Vietnam
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 518
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 518
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
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. Pakistan
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#9. Lebanon
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 645
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 645
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
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#8. South Korea
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 773
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 773
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#7. Germany
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 842
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 842
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#6. Philippines
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 854
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 854
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#5. Canada
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.3%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.3%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#4. Saudi Arabia
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,164
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.5%
National
- Number of residents: 85,000
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #70 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,164
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.5%
National
- Number of residents: 85,000
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #70 most common country of origin
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#3. India
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,575
- Percent of foreign born residents: 7.4%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,575
- Percent of foreign born residents: 7.4%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#2. China
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,609
- Percent of foreign born residents: 7.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,609
- Percent of foreign born residents: 7.5%
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. Mexico
Toledo, OH Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.7%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.7%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
