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The majority of El Paso County’s foreign-born population comes from Mexico, making up 89 percent of its immigrant community. Notably, the country also has immigrants from Germany (1%), Korea (1%), and Nigeria (0.4%).

The majority of El Paso County’s foreign-born population comes from Mexico, making up 89 percent of its immigrant community. Notably, the country also has immigrants from Germany (1%), Korea (1%), and Nigeria (0.4%).
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Want to know where immigrants live in New Hampshire? 🌍📍 Hillsborough County has the largest share (10%), while Carroll County has the smallest (3%). Not surprising—Hillsborough is home to about 31% of New Hampshire’s residents! #NewHampshire #Immigration #Demographics

Want to know where immigrants live in New Hampshire? 🌍📍

Hillsborough County has the largest share (10%), while Carroll County has the smallest (3%). Not surprising—Hillsborough is home to about 31% of New Hampshire’s residents! #NewHampshire #Immigration #Demographics
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📚 Immigrants in New Hampshire are highly educated! 🔹 45% have a bachelor’s degree or higher—compared to 34% nationwide. 🔹 Only 15% lack a high school diploma, versus 26% across the U.S. #Education #Immigration #NewHampshire

📚 Immigrants in New Hampshire are highly educated!
🔹 45% have a bachelor’s degree or higher—compared to 34% nationwide.
🔹 Only 15% lack a high school diploma, versus 26% across the U.S.
#Education #Immigration #NewHampshire
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Did you know? Clark County, home to Las Vegas, has the highest proportion of foreign-born residents in Nevada (22%)! 🌆💡 #Nevada #Immigration #Demographics

Did you know? Clark County, home to Las Vegas, has the highest proportion of foreign-born residents in Nevada (22%)! 🌆💡
#Nevada #Immigration #Demographics
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Did you know? Two-thirds of Nevada’s immigrant population comes from just five countries: 🇲🇽Mexico (37%) 🇵🇭The Philippines (15%) 🇸🇻El Salvador (4%) 🇨🇺Cuba (4%) 🇨🇳China (3%) Nevada is 3rd most popular for Filipino immigrants after Hawaii & Alaska! 🌍 #Nevada #FilipinoCommunity

Did you know? Two-thirds of Nevada’s immigrant population comes from just five countries:
🇲🇽Mexico (37%)
🇵🇭The Philippines (15%)
🇸🇻El Salvador (4%)
🇨🇺Cuba (4%)
🇨🇳China (3%)
Nevada is 3rd most popular for Filipino immigrants after Hawaii & Alaska! 🌍
#Nevada #FilipinoCommunity
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📢 Immigration in Kentucky 🌍 Did you know? There are 182,563 immigrants in Kentucky, making up 4% of the state’s population! Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5214…

📢 Immigration in Kentucky 🌍

Did you know? There are 182,563 immigrants in Kentucky, making up 4% of the state’s population!
Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5214…
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Spanish is the top language among immigrants in Kentucky (33%). Plus, Arabic & Sub-Saharan African languages make up 5%—a unique feature in Kentucky! Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5214…

Spanish is the top language among immigrants in Kentucky (33%). Plus, Arabic & Sub-Saharan African languages make up 5%—a unique feature in Kentucky!
Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5214…
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Immigrants make up 26% of Contra Costa County's population, close to California’s 27% overall. 🌍 With 10.5M immigrants, California leads the nation, and Santa Clara County tops the state at 40% foreign-born! Learn more at bit.ly/41HLIKx

Immigrants make up 26% of Contra Costa County's population, close to California’s 27% overall. 🌍 With 10.5M immigrants, California leads the nation, and Santa Clara County tops the state at 40% foreign-born!
Learn more at bit.ly/41HLIKx
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The top birth countries for immigrants in Contra Costa County mirror California’s: Mexico, Philippines, India, and China. Learn more at bit.ly/41HLIKx

The top birth countries for immigrants in Contra Costa County mirror California’s: Mexico, Philippines, India, and China. 
Learn more at bit.ly/41HLIKx
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Immigrant populations in the D.C. metro area are highest near the capital, with Manassas Park City, VA (37%), Montgomery County, MD (33%), and Fairfax County, VA (31%) leading the way. For full information bit.ly/43vkKqZ

Immigrant populations in the D.C. metro area are highest near the capital, with Manassas Park City, VA (37%), Montgomery County, MD (33%), and Fairfax County, VA (31%) leading the way.
For full information bit.ly/43vkKqZ
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In the D.C. metro area, 54% of immigrants in school are in undergraduate or graduate programs, compared to just 25% of native-born students. For full information bit.ly/43vkKqZ

In the D.C. metro area, 54% of immigrants in school are in undergraduate or graduate programs, compared to just 25% of native-born students. 
For full information bit.ly/43vkKqZ
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Filipino immigrants make up 35% of Alaska’s foreign-born population, the largest share by far. Most native-born Alaskans are either born in-state or come from the West Coast, highlighting strong regional ties. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/4iO0FB2

Filipino immigrants make up 35% of Alaska’s foreign-born population, the largest share by far. Most native-born Alaskans are either born in-state or come from the West Coast, highlighting strong regional ties.
Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/4iO0FB2
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Immigrants make up 44% of the population in Aleutians West, 32% in Aleutians East, and 21% in Petersburg—Alaska’s top three immigrant hubs. Kusilvak, Copper River, and Nome have the lowest immigrant shares at just 1–2%. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/4iO0FB2

Immigrants make up 44% of the population in Aleutians West, 32% in Aleutians East, and 21% in Petersburg—Alaska’s top three immigrant hubs. Kusilvak, Copper River, and Nome have the lowest immigrant shares at just 1–2%.
Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/4iO0FB2
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In California, Asians are the largest share of immigrants in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties, especially in Sacramento, where they are 47% of the immigrant population. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5289…

In California, Asians are the largest share of immigrants in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties, especially in Sacramento, where they are 47% of the immigrant population. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5289…
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Immigrants in California's Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties are more likely than native-born residents to have one or two children. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5289…

Immigrants in California's Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties are more likely than native-born residents to have one or two children. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5289…
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Driving was the most common occupation among Central Asian immigrants. Compared to others in the region, more Kazakhstan immigrants worked in STEM and education fields, and more Uzbekistan immigrants were employed as home health aides. For full fact sheet bit.ly/4duX5tJ

Driving was the most common occupation among Central Asian immigrants. Compared to others in the region, more Kazakhstan immigrants worked in STEM and education fields, and more Uzbekistan immigrants  were employed as home health aides. For full fact sheet bit.ly/4duX5tJ
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53% of all immigrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reside in three states: New York, California, and Pennsylvania. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5278…

53% of all immigrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reside in three states: New York, California, and Pennsylvania. Full fact sheet is available here: d101vc9winf8ln.cloudfront.net/documents/5278…
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Central Asian labor migrants often follow opportunity to the biggest cities. In Russia, they head to megacities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/43ixn6I

Central Asian labor migrants often follow opportunity to the biggest cities. In Russia, they head to megacities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/43ixn6I
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In Russia, Central Asian migrants often take on physically demanding jobs, consequently, there is a high share of male migrants. In the U.S. there is more gender balance. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/43ixn6I

In Russia, Central Asian migrants often take on physically demanding jobs, consequently, there is a high share of male migrants. In the U.S. there is more gender balance. Full fact sheet is available here: bit.ly/43ixn6I
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Senator Saddam Azlan Salim was recently honored with Alumnus of the Year Award by GMUAA. He is a Bangladeshi American, elected to the VA Senate in Nov '23. Senator joined the IIR Advisory Board in April '25. More about him: bit.ly/48sLUAY Senator Saddam Azlan Salim

Senator Saddam Azlan Salim was recently honored with  Alumnus of the Year Award by GMUAA. He is a Bangladeshi American, elected to the VA Senate in Nov '23. Senator joined the IIR Advisory Board in April '25.
More about him: bit.ly/48sLUAY
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