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The Contributions of New Americans in Mississippi
Although Mississippi has not historically had a large immigrant population, the number of foreign-born residents living in the state today is far greater than it was several decades ago. In 1990, Mississippi was home to roughly 20,000 immigrants, a group that made up less than 1 percent of the population. Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Minnesota
In recent years, Minnesota has become an increasingly popular destination for immigrants looking to settle in the United States. As recently as 1990, the state was home to roughly 113,000 immigrants, a group that made up just 2.6 percent of Minnesota’s population overall. By 2010, the share of the Minnesota… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Michigan
Over the last several decades, Michigan has become increasingly attractive to immigrants—a development that has had a positive impact on the economy of this Midwestern state. Rust Belt cities like Detroit were particularly hard-hit during the Great Recession, suffering both economic downturns and population loss, but recent influxes of immigrants… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Massachusetts
Although California, New York, and Texas often come to mind when people think of the states with the largest numbers of immigrants, Massachusetts has long had a powerful draw on newcomers to America. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Massachusetts was one of seven states that as a group attracted… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Maine
I n the last decade, Maine has struggled with major demographic challenges. In 2014, almost one in five Mainers was already older than age 65—the third highest share in any state in the country. And in recent decades, the state has not succeeding in attracting large numbers of new residents—or… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Kentucky
While less than 4 percent of Kentucky’s population is foreign-born today, the state is one of several across the country that in recent years have become increasingly attractive to immigrants. While in 1990, less than 1 percent of Kentucky’s population was foreign-born, by 2010 that share had more than tripled,… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Kansas
Kansas is one of several states in the country that has emerged in recent years as an increasingly popular destination for newly arrived immigrants. In 1990, just 2.5 percent of the state’s population had been born in another country. By 2010, that share had more than doubled, reaching 6.6 percent. Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Iowa
While only 5 percent of Iowa’s population is foreign-born today, the state is one of several across the country that in recent years have become increasingly attractive to immigrants. While less than 2 percent of Iowa’s population was foreign-born in 1990, that figure had more than doubled—reaching 4.6 percent—by 2010. Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Indiana
Indiana is one of several states that, in recent decades, have seen a major change in terms of the share of the population comprised of immigrants. As recently as 1990, just 1.7 percent of Indiana’s population was foreign-born. By 2010, that figure had almost tripled, reaching 4.6 percent. And by… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Georgia
After decades when states such as California, Florida, and New York attracted the majority of immigrants to the United States, Georgia has emerged in recent years as a major destination for New Americans. As a hub for scientific advancement and the home of major companies like Coca-Cola and UPS, Georgia… Read More
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