1 / 50
#50. Iran
- Number of residents: 4,252
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.44%
Biggest sources of immigrants to Pennsylvania
Over 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 biggest sources of immigrants to Pennsylvania using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest number of residents according to 2023 5-year estimates, the most recent data available as of 2025. Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home state.
You may also like: Highest-rated free things to do in Pennsylvania by visitors
2 / 50
#49. Guyana
- Number of residents: 4,512
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.47%
3 / 50
#48. France
- Number of residents: 4,558
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.47%
4 / 50
#47. Kenya
- Number of residents: 4,602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.48%
5 / 50
#46. Ethiopia
- Number of residents: 4,627
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.48%
You may also like: Baldest states: See how Pennsylvania ranks for hair-loss medication prescriptions
6 / 50
#44. Belarus (tie)
- Number of residents: 4,809
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
7 / 50
#44. Japan (tie)
- Number of residents: 4,809
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
8 / 50
#43. Thailand
- Number of residents: 4,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.51%
9 / 50
#42. Morocco
- Number of residents: 5,029
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.52%
10 / 50
#41. Turkey
- Number of residents: 5,091
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.53%
You may also like: Car insurance rates in Pennsylvania August 2025
11 / 50
#40. Uzbekistan
- Number of residents: 5,113
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.53%
12 / 50
#39. Syria
- Number of residents: 5,224
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.54%
13 / 50
#38. Cuba
- Number of residents: 5,244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.55%
14 / 50
#37. Greece
- Number of residents: 5,335
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.56%
15 / 50
#36. Romania
- Number of residents: 5,402
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.56%
You may also like: Highest-rated wineries in Pennsylvania by visitors
16 / 50
#35. Albania
- Number of residents: 5,707
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.59%
17 / 50
#34. Ghana
- Number of residents: 5,782
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
18 / 50
#33. Taiwan
- Number of residents: 6,010
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.63%
19 / 50
#32. Venezuela
- Number of residents: 6,011
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.63%
20 / 50
#31. Trinidad and Tobago
- Number of residents: 6,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
You may also like: Counties with the most pre-war homes in Pennsylvania
21 / 50
#30. El Salvador
- Number of residents: 6,933
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.72%
22 / 50
#29. Peru
- Number of residents: 7,439
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.77%
23 / 50
#28. Nepal
- Number of residents: 7,474
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.78%
24 / 50
#27. Egypt
- Number of residents: 7,759
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.81%
25 / 50
#26. Cambodia
- Number of residents: 8,315
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.87%
You may also like: Best NFL players born in Pennsylvania
26 / 50
#25. Bhutan
- Number of residents: 8,321
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.87%
27 / 50
#24. Bangladesh
- Number of residents: 8,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.91%
28 / 50
#23. Honduras
- Number of residents: 9,302
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.97%
29 / 50
#22. Ecuador
- Number of residents: 9,726
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.01%
30 / 50
#21. Poland
- Number of residents: 11,578
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
You may also like: Counties in Pennsylvania with the most car repair shops
31 / 50
#20. Nigeria
- Number of residents: 12,110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.26%
32 / 50
#19. Pakistan
- Number of residents: 12,172
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.27%
33 / 50
#18. Liberia
- Number of residents: 12,531
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
34 / 50
#17. Colombia
- Number of residents: 13,492
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
35 / 50
#16. Italy
- Number of residents: 15,526
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.62%
You may also like: The Brine Boom: Pickles are popping off in grocery aisles in Pennsylvania
36 / 50
#15. Guatemala
- Number of residents: 15,741
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.64%
37 / 50
#14. Brazil
- Number of residents: 15,810
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.64%
38 / 50
#13. Russia
- Number of residents: 16,279
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.69%
39 / 50
#12. Haiti
- Number of residents: 16,774
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.75%
40 / 50
#11. Canada
- Number of residents: 16,976
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.77%
You may also like: Most common dog breeds available for adoption in Pennsylvania
41 / 50
#10. Germany
- Number of residents: 17,204
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.79%
42 / 50
#9. Ukraine
- Number of residents: 20,708
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.15%
43 / 50
#8. Philippines
- Number of residents: 21,292
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.22%
44 / 50
#7. United Kingdom (inc. Crown Dependencies)
- Number of residents: 21,370
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.22%
45 / 50
#6. Jamaica
- Number of residents: 21,824
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.27%
You may also like: Biggest exports from Pennsylvania
46 / 50
#5. Vietnam
- Number of residents: 30,882
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.21%
47 / 50
#4. Mexico
- Number of residents: 55,881
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.81%
48 / 50
#3. China
- Number of residents: 78,608
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.18%
49 / 50
#2. Dominican Republic
- Number of residents: 92,787
- Percent of foreign born residents: 9.65%
50 / 50
#1. India
- Number of residents: 101,124
- Percent of foreign born residents: 10.52%
You may also like: Cities with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania
