Biggest sources of immigrants to Shreveport
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Shreveport
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 Shreveport come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Shreveport 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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#25. Iran
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 89
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 89
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
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- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#24. Canada
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
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- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#23. Cuba
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 95
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 95
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
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#22. Jordan
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 102
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
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#21. Ukraine
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#20. Dominican Republic
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 117
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 117
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#18 (tie). Nepal
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 120
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 120
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
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#18 (tie). Costa Rica
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 120
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 120
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 88,084
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #66 most common country of origin
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#17. El Salvador
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 135
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 135
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#16. Israel
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 135,672
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #50 most common country of origin
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#15. Japan
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#14. Jamaica
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 185
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#13. Guyana
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 196
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 271,092
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #31 most common country of origin
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#12. Thailand
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 203
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 203
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#11. Singapore
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 209
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 209
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 34,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #101 most common country of origin
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#10. China
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 211
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 211
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
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#9. South Korea
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#8. Pakistan
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 323
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 323
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#7. United Kingdom
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 381
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 381
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.5%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#6. Germany
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 450
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.1%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 450
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.1%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
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#5. India
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
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#4. Honduras
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 704
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 704
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#3. Vietnam
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 746
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 746
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#2. Philippines
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#1. Mexico
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,779
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.5%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,779
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.5%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
