Data Snapshot Series: Immigration in Greater Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia's population is becoming more diverse. Immigration has helped many communities in the region replenish population losses. Greater Philadelphia's foreign-born population has grown and changed rapidly since 1990. This Data Snapshot series examines the foreign-born population in Greater Philadelphia using American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Key Words: Immigrants, immigration, foreign-born, native, citizenship, naturalized, Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Bucks County, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Mercer County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County

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Data Snapshots Series 3: Immigration, Number 1: Immigration in Greater Philadelphia

Data Snapshots Series 3, No. 2: Immigration: Municipalities with High Numbers of Foreign-Born Residents: Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and East Windsor

Data Snapshots Series 3, No. 3: Immigration: Municipalities with High Numbers of Foreign-Born Residents: Trenton, Cherry Hill, Bensalem, and Lower Merion

Data Snapshot Series 3, No. 4: Immigration: Spotlight on Immigrant Business Owners: Cheltenham, Cherry Hill, and Millbourne

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