Biggest sources of immigrants to Springfield
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February 9, 2021
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Biggest sources of immigrants to Springfield
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 Springfield come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Springfield 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. Spain
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 243
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 243
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 115,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #55 most common country of origin
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#49. Trinidad and Tobago
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 245
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 245
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 230,035
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #37 most common country of origin
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#48. Morocco
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 246
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 78,439
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #73 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 246
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 78,439
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #73 most common country of origin
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#47. Nigeria
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 277
- 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: 277
- 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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#46. Greece
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 286
- 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: 286
- 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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#45. Democratic Republic of Congo
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 295
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 295
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
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#44. France
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 308
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 308
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
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#43. Peru
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 320
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 320
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
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#42. Iran
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 328
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 328
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
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#41. Barbados
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 329
- 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: 329
- 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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#40. Thailand
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 332
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 332
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
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#39. Nepal
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 339
- 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: 339
- 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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#38. South Africa
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 355
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 355
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
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#37. Honduras
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 358
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 358
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
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#36. Lebanon
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 121,697
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #52 most common country of origin
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#35. Iraq
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
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#34. Ecuador
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 400
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 400
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 438,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #19 most common country of origin
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#33. Ireland
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 411
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 121,469
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #53 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 411
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 121,469
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #53 most common country of origin
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#32. Uzbekistan
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 425
- 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: 425
- 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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#31. Ghana
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 468
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 468
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
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#30. Cambodia
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 470
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 470
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
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#29. Belarus
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 472
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 472
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 63,642
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #78 most common country of origin
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#28. Japan
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
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#27. Albania
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 488
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 488
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
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#26. Haiti
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 509
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 509
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
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#25. El Salvador
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 513
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 513
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
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#24. Cabo Verde
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 624
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 41,085
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #93 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 624
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 41,085
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #93 most common country of origin
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#23. Colombia
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 733
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 733
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
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#22. Kenya
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 785
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 785
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
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#21. Turkey
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 792
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 792
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 119,380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #54 most common country of origin
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#20. Philippines
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 820
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 820
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
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#19. Pakistan
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 902
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 902
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
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#18. Brazil
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 958
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 958
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
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#17. Guatemala
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,010
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,010
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
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#16. Italy
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,077
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,077
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
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#15. South Korea
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,108
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,108
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
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#14. Moldova
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,209
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 45,661
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #89 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,209
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 45,661
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #89 most common country of origin
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#13. Germany
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,264
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
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
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,372
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,372
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
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#11. Mexico
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,391
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,391
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
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#10. Russia
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,808
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,808
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
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#9. Ukraine
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,937
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,937
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
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#8. Vietnam
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,985
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 1,985
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
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#7. India
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,267
- 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: 2,267
- 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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#6. Canada
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,294
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,294
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.0%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
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#5. Poland
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,746
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,746
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 410,841
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #21 most common country of origin
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#4. Jamaica
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,752
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 2,752
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.8%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
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#3. Portugal
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.6%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,229
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.6%
National
- Number of residents: 171,118
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #44 most common country of origin
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#2. Dominican Republic
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,377
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,377
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
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#1. China
Springfield, MA Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,767
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
- Number of residents: 3,767
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
