Biggest sources of immigrants to New York
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March 24, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to New York
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 biggest sources of immigrants to New York using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home state.
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#50. Burma
New York
- Number of residents: 14,094
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 14,094
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
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#49. Venezuela
New York
- Number of residents: 14,181
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 14,181
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
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#48. Belarus
New York
- Number of residents: 15,274
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 15,274
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
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#47. Yemen
New York
- Number of residents: 17,116
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 17,116
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
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#46. Iran
New York
- Number of residents: 18,037
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 18,037
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#45. Panama
New York
- Number of residents: 18,115
- 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: 18,115
- 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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#44. Turkey
New York
- Number of residents: 18,196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 18,196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
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#43. Romania
New York
- Number of residents: 18,515
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 18,515
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
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#42. Argentina
New York
- Number of residents: 20,780
- 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: 20,780
- 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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#41. Grenada
New York
- Number of residents: 22,878
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 34,782
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #99 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 22,878
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 34,782
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #99 most common country of origin
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#40. Albania
New York
- Number of residents: 23,291
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 23,291
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
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#39. Cuba
New York
- Number of residents: 25,271
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 25,271
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#38. Egypt
New York
- Number of residents: 25,350
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 25,350
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#37. Barbados
New York
- Number of residents: 25,828
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 54,231
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #81 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 25,828
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 54,231
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #81 most common country of origin
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#36. Brazil
New York
- Number of residents: 26,210
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 26,210
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#35. Vietnam
New York
- Number of residents: 26,372
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 26,372
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#34. France
New York
- Number of residents: 26,565
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 26,565
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#33. Japan
New York
- Number of residents: 28,938
- 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: 28,938
- 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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#32. Greece
New York
- Number of residents: 29,549
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 29,549
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 129,765
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #51 most common country of origin
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#31. Israel
New York
- Number of residents: 29,993
- 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: 29,993
- 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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#30. Uzbekistan
New York
- Number of residents: 30,299
- 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: 30,299
- 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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#29. Taiwan
New York
- Number of residents: 31,001
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 31,001
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#28. Ghana
New York
- Number of residents: 33,129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 33,129
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
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#27. Nigeria
New York
- Number of residents: 33,577
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 33,577
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#26. Hong Kong
New York
- Number of residents: 41,601
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 41,601
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
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#25. Germany
New York
- Number of residents: 42,610
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 42,610
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#24. Peru
New York
- Number of residents: 52,819
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 52,819
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#23. Honduras
New York
- Number of residents: 54,415
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 54,415
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#22. Canada
New York
- Number of residents: 54,762
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 54,762
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#21. United Kingdom
New York
- Number of residents: 60,924
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 60,924
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#20. Pakistan
New York
- Number of residents: 61,621
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 61,621
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#19. Guatemala
New York
- Number of residents: 65,336
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 65,336
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#18. Poland
New York
- Number of residents: 68,983
- 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: 68,983
- 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. Russia
New York
- Number of residents: 74,334
- 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: 74,334
- 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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#16. Ukraine
New York
- Number of residents: 75,403
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 75,403
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#15. Philippines
New York
- Number of residents: 88,012
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 88,012
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#14. South Korea
New York
- Number of residents: 88,703
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 88,703
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#13. Italy
New York
- Number of residents: 90,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 90,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#12. Trinidad and Tobago
New York
- Number of residents: 92,896
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 92,896
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#11. Bangladesh
New York
- Number of residents: 100,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 100,514
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#10. Colombia
New York
- Number of residents: 104,023
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 104,023
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#9. El Salvador
New York
- Number of residents: 107,283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 107,283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#8. Haiti
New York
- Number of residents: 127,520
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 127,520
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#7. Guyana
New York
- Number of residents: 159,877
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 159,877
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
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#6. India
New York
- Number of residents: 161,045
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 161,045
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#5. Ecuador
New York
- Number of residents: 170,574
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 170,574
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#4. Mexico
New York
- Number of residents: 219,352
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.0%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 219,352
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.0%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#3. Jamaica
New York
- Number of residents: 228,914
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 228,914
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#2. China
New York
- Number of residents: 403,478
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 403,478
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#1. Dominican Republic
New York
- Number of residents: 496,813
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 496,813
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
