Biggest sources of immigrants to Columbus
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Columbus
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 Columbus come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Columbus 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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#30. Ecuador
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 87
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 87
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#29. Nepal
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 96
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 96
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#28. Trinidad and Tobago
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 105
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 105
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#27. Ghana
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 106
- 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: 106
- 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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#26. France
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 109
- 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: 109
- 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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#25. Pakistan
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 121
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 121
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#24. Guyana
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 144
- 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: 144
- 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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#23. Vietnam
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 145
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 145
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#22. Russia
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 153
- 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: 153
- 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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#21. Nicaragua
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 160
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 160
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#20. Cuba
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 163
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 163
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#19. Nigeria
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 207
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 207
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
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#18. Japan
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 212
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 212
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#16 (tie). Dominican Republic
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 215
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 215
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#16 (tie). Brazil
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 215
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 215
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#14 (tie). United Kingdom
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 221
- 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: 221
- 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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#14 (tie). Canada
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 221
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 221
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#13. Haiti
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 259
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 259
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#12. Honduras
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 309
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 309
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#11. China
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 333
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 333
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#10. Jamaica
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 366
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 366
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#9. El Salvador
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 438
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 438
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#8. Colombia
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 597
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 597
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#7. Panama
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.1%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.1%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
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#6. Philippines
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 709
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 709
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#5. South Korea
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 840
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 840
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#4. Guatemala
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,099
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,099
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#3. India
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,438
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,438
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.9%
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. Germany
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,647
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.1%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,647
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.1%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#1. Mexico
Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,434
- Percent of foreign born residents: 15.0%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,434
- Percent of foreign born residents: 15.0%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
