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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
The Contributions of New Americans in Delaware
Delaware is one of several states across the country that has become an increasingly popular destination for immigrants over the past several decades. In 1990, Delaware was home to just roughly 22,000 immigrants, a group that made up just 3.3 percent of the state’s population overall. By 2010, the share… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Connecticut
With its close proximity to the state of New York—a historically popular destination for immigrants—Connecticut has long had a large foreign-born population. In 1990, the state was already home to more than 279,000 immigrants, a group that made up 8.5 percent of Connecticut’s population overall. By 2010, the number of… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in California
California, our country’s largest state by population, is a giant among even the most immigrant-rich states. From the 1960s to the 1990s, California was one of seven states that together attracted between 60 to 75 percent of the immigrants arriving the country each year. Today, California is home to almost… Read More
The Contributions of New Americans in Arizona
After decades when states such as California, Florida, and New York attracted the majority of immigrants to the country, Arizona—which shares a 372-mile border with Mexico—has recently emerged as a major destination for New Americans. In 1990, 7.6 percent of Arizona residents were foreign-born. By 2010, that figure had risen… Read More
