Biggest sources of immigrants to Lafayette
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Lafayette
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 Lafayette come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Lafayette 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. Indonesia
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 96,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #62 most common country of origin
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#29. France
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 106
- 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: 106
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
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- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#28. Bangladesh
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
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#27. South Africa
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 114
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 114
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
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#26. Colombia
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 115
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 115
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#25. Nicaragua
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 121
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 121
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
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#24. El Salvador
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 122
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 122
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#23. Yemen
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 133
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 133
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 54,152
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #82 most common country of origin
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#22. Panama
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 148
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 148
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
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#21. Lebanon
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 150
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 150
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
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#20. Japan
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 153
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 153
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#19. Venezuela
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 163
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 163
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
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#18. Italy
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 168
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 168
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#17. Brazil
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 184
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 184
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#16. Romania
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 186
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
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#15. Thailand
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 204
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 204
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#14. Nigeria
Lafayette, LA 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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#13. Germany
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 222
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 222
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#12. United Kingdom
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 236
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 236
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#11. Canada
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 283
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#10. Philippines
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 301
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 301
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#9. Guatemala
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 321
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 321
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#8. Egypt
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 326
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 326
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
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#7. China
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 458
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 458
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.8%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#6. Laos
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 598
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 598
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.7%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
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#5. India
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 633
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 633
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#4. Cuba
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 715
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 715
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#3. Honduras
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,878
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.7%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,878
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.7%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#2. Vietnam
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,912
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,912
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#1. Mexico
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,462
- Percent of foreign born residents: 21.5%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,462
- Percent of foreign born residents: 21.5%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
