Research
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 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 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 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 Maryland
With its close proximity to our nation’s capital, it is of little surprise that Maryland has emerged in recent years as a popular destination for the country’s immigrants. In 1990, immigrants made up 6.6 percent of the state’s total population. By 2010, that number had more than doubled, reaching 13.9… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Maryland
With its close proximity to our nation’s capital, it is of little surprise that Maryland has emerged in recent years as a popular destination for the country’s immigrants. In 1990, immigrants made up 6.6 percent of the state’s total population. By 2010, that number had more than doubled, reaching 13.9… 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
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