Biggest sources of immigrants to Abilene
Biggest sources of immigrants to Abilene
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 Abilene come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Abilene as of 2019's five-year estimates.
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#20. Nepal
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 91
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
#19. South Africa
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 94
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
#18. Nicaragua
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 115
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 251,913
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #33 most common country of origin
#17. Honduras
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 117
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
#16. Democratic Republic of Congo
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
#15. Germany
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 132
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
#14. Cambodia
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 142
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
#13. Kenya
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 145
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
#12. Albania
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 89,911
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #65 most common country of origin
#11. South Korea
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 161
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#9 (tie). El Salvador
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 176
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
#9 (tie). Canada
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 176
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#8. United Kingdom
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 221
- 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
#7. Nigeria
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 233
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
#6. Vietnam
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 298
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#5. India
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 304
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#4. China
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 305
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#3. Congo
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 445
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.6%
National
- Number of residents: 30,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #106 most common country of origin
#2. Philippines
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 665
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#1. Mexico
Abilene, TX Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,990
- Percent of foreign born residents: 41.5%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
