Biggest sources of immigrants to Wausau
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April 4, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Wausau
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 Wausau come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Wausau 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). Ethiopia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 4
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
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#49 (tie). Denmark
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 30,192
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #108 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 4
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 30,192
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #108 most common country of origin
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#47 (tie). Honduras
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 5
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 5
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#47 (tie). Egypt
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 5
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 5
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#45 (tie). Trinidad and Tobago
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 6
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 6
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#45 (tie). Armenia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 6
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 86,804
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #68 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 6
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 86,804
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #68 most common country of origin
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#42 (tie). Austria
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 43,103
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #92 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 43,103
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #92 most common country of origin
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#42 (tie). Jordan
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
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#42 (tie). Peru
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#42 (tie). El Salvador
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 7
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#40. Italy
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 8
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 8
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#38. Syria
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 95,802
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #63 most common country of origin
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#38. Chile
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 98,945
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #61 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 98,945
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #61 most common country of origin
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#38. Venezuela
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 9
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
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#35. Ecuador
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#35. Brazil
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#35. Fiji
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 47,004
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #86 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 10
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 47,004
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #86 most common country of origin
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#33. Hungary
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 11
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 11
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 65,873
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #77 most common country of origin
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#32. Costa Rica
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 13
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 13
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
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#31. Argentina
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 14
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 14
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
National
- Number of residents: 194,435
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #39 most common country of origin
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#29 (tie). Malaysia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 16
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 16
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
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#29 (tie). Indonesia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 16
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 16
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
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#28. Poland
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 18
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 18
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#27. Sweden
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 21
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 47,286
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #85 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 21
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 47,286
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #85 most common country of origin
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#26. Cambodia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 22
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 22
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
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#24 (tie). Dominican Republic
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 23
- 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: 23
- 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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#24 (tie). Panama
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 23
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 23
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
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#22 (tie). Nicaragua
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 25
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 25
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#22 (tie). Kazakhstan
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 25
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 30,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #107 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 25
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 30,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #107 most common country of origin
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#21. United Kingdom
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 28
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 28
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#20. Colombia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 29
- 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: 29
- 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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#19. Nigeria
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 30
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 30
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#18. Romania
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 32
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 32
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
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#17. Japan
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 33
- 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: 33
- 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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#16. Singapore
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 35
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
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#15. Ukraine
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 41
- 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: 41
- 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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#14. Switzerland
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 50
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 37,943
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #95 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 50
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 37,943
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #95 most common country of origin
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#13. Russia
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 53
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 53
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#12. Netherlands
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 60
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 60
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
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#11. Philippines
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 62
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 62
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#10. South Korea
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 104
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 104
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#9. France
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 128
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 128
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#8. Vietnam
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 130
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#7. Germany
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 192
- 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: 192
- 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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#6. Canada
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 194
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 194
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#5. China
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 212
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 212
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#4. India
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 252
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 252
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#3. Thailand
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 868
- Percent of foreign born residents: 15.4%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 868
- Percent of foreign born residents: 15.4%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#2. Mexico
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,236
- Percent of foreign born residents: 22.0%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,236
- Percent of foreign born residents: 22.0%
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. Laos
Wausau-Weston, WI Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,412
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,412
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
