Biggest sources of immigrants to Albany
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Albany
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 Albany come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Albany 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
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 276
- 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: 276
- 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. Barbados
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 282
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 54,231
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #81 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 282
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 54,231
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #81 most common country of origin
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#48. Kazakhstan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 287
- 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: 287
- 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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#47. Hong Kong
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 294
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 294
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
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#46. El Salvador
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 298
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 298
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#45. Malaysia
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 305
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 305
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
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#44. Egypt
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 334
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 334
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#43. Iran
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 347
- 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: 347
- 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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#42. Greece
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 368
- 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: 368
- 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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#41. Nigeria
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 369
- 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: 369
- 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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#39 (tie). Haiti
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 370
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 370
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#39 (tie). Romania
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 370
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 370
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
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#38. Thailand
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 377
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 377
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#37. Belarus
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 382
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 382
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
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#36. Turkey
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 393
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 393
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
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#35. Israel
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 408
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 408
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#34. Sudan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 419
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 419
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
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#33. Guatemala
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 436
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 436
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#32. Brazil
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 444
- 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: 444
- 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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#31. Peru
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 477
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 477
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#30. France
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 532
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 532
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#29. Nepal
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 592
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 592
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#28. Japan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 645
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 645
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#26 (tie). Bangladesh
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#26 (tie). Trinidad and Tobago
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#25. Ireland
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 724
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 121,469
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #53 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 724
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 121,469
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #53 most common country of origin
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#24. Ghana
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 742
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 742
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
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#23. Ukraine
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 775
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 775
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#22. Taiwan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 829
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 829
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
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#21. Vietnam
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 903
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 903
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#20. Burma
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 947
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 947
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
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#19. Albania
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 979
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 979
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
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#18. Ecuador
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 998
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 998
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#17. Colombia
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,016
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,016
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#16. Afghanistan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 101,548
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #59 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 101,548
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #59 most common country of origin
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#15. Mexico
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,310
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,310
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#14. Russia
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,387
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,387
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#13. Poland
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,476
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,476
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#12. Germany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,652
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,652
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#11. Dominican Republic
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,749
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,749
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#10. South Korea
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,917
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,917
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
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. United Kingdom
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,069
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,069
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#8. Jamaica
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,087
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,087
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#7. Canada
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,169
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,169
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#6. Italy
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#5. Philippines
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,449
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,449
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#4. Pakistan
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,885
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,885
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#3. India
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 6,501
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.0%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 6,501
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.0%
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
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 6,718
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 6,718
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.3%
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. Guyana
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metro Area
- Number of residents: 7,497
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.4%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 7,497
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.4%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
