Biggest sources of immigrants to Wichita Falls
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 Wichita Falls come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Wichita Falls as of 2019's five-year estimates.
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#20. Japan
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 88
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
#18 (tie). Cameroon
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 91
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 60,120
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #80 most common country of origin
#18 (tie). Cuba
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 91
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
#17. Netherlands
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 85,161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #69 most common country of origin
#16. Burma
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 100
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
#15. Panama
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 101
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 103,299
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #58 most common country of origin
#14. Sudan
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 103
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
#13. Colombia
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 116
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
#11 (tie). Bahamas
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 33,698
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #103 most common country of origin
#11 (tie). South Korea
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 144
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#10. Canada
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 153
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#9. Thailand
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 154
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
#8. Germany
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 210
- 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
#7. United Kingdom
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 213
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
#6. India
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 217
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#5. Nigeria
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
#3 (tie). Philippines
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 393
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#3 (tie). China
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 393
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.2%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#2. Vietnam
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 490
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#1. Mexico
Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4,192
- Percent of foreign born residents: 44.6%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
