Immigrants in North Carolina 2010-2014
Immigrants in North Carolina 2010-2014 iDod: Fact Sheets with Data on Immigrants, Customized For You, For Free. Median Income for Employed Immigrants Living in North Carolina
The map on the left presents the median income for employed immigrants (age 16+) living in North Carolina. The areas with the highest median income include the towns of Apex, Holly Springs and Cary town in Wake County and also the city of Charlotte. The counties with the lowest median income include Caldwell and Alexander. Of the top 10 languages spoken in North Carolina, 51 percent of immigrants speak Spanish and 17 percent speak English. The remaining 32 percent of immigrants speak 92 different languages As shown in the chart below, 35 percent of immigrants 25 years of age and older did not obtain a high school diploma and only 15 percent of immigrants earned a bachelor’s degree.
Top 10 Languages Spoken Among Immigrants in North Carolina
Educational Attainment Among Immigrants 25+ Years of Age and Older Living in North Carolina & U.S.
Language
Percent
Spanish
51%
English
17%
Vietnamese
3%
No High School Diploma
Chinese
3%
High School Diploma
Arabic
2%
Hindi
2%
Some College/Associate's…
Korean
2%
Bachelor's Degree
Filipino/Tagalog
2%
French
1%
Graduate or Professional Degree
German
1%
Doctoral degree
All Other Languages (n=84)
16%
Estimated Immigrant Population (Ages 5+)
736,348
31%
35%
21% 22% 18% 19% 15% 16% 9% 10% 2% 2% 0%
5%
10%
Immigra nts in North Carolina
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Immigrants in U.S.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2010-2014. ipums.org extracts. Tigerline shapefiles.
Immigrants in North Carolina 2010-2014 Rate of Home Ownership for Immigrants Living in North Carolina
The map on the left shows the proportion of immigrants who own or purchased a home in North Carolina. Overall, 51 percent of immigrants own/purchased a home in NC. The towns of Indian Trail and Stalling in Union County, and the towns of Morrisville and Apex and Holly Springs in Wake County reported the largest proportion of immigrant home ownership (84%, 74%, and 73%, respectively). The mean year of immigration for immigrants living in North Carolina was 1994. As shown on the graph on the bottom left, compared to immigration to the U.S. there were higher rates of immigration to North Carolina between the years 1995 and 2000. When examining birthplace, 35 percent of immigrants living in North Carolina are from Mexico, 6 percent are from India, and 4 percent are from El Salvador. More than a third of immigrants come from the remaining 156 countries.
Year of Immigration for Immigrants living in North Carolina & U.S. 8.0 7.0
6.0 5.0 4.0
3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 1919
1927
1937
1945
1953
1961
1969
Immigrants in North Carolina
1977
1985
1993
2001
Immigrants in U.S.
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2009
Top 10 Birthplaces for Immigrants Living in North Carolina Birthplace Mexico India El Salvador Honduras Vietnam China Guatemala Canada Philippines Germany All Other Countries (n=149)
Percent 35% 6% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 37%
Estimated Immigrant Population 742,905
IIR works to refocus the immigration conversation among academics, policy-makers and the public, including the business community and media, by producing and disseminating unbiased and objective, interdisciplinary academic research related to immigrants and immigration to the United States. The Institute for Immigration Research is a joint venture between George Mason University and the Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Massachusetts.
IMMIGRATION DATA ON DEMAND (iDod) The iDod service is offered free of charge to help individuals and institutions examine the immigrant populations of their particular geography. Recipients of this data will see how immigrants provide vital contributions to the economy and society of the U.S. Ultimately, the goal of the iDod project is to create collaborations and connect people with data from their particular region or sector of interest on immigrant populations.
To learn more about the Institute for Immigration Research call (703) 993-5833, email [email protected], or visit us online iir.gmu.edu.
The map on the left presents the median income for employed immigrants (age 16+) living in North Carolina. The areas with the highest median income include the towns of Apex, Holly Springs and Cary town in Wake County and also the city of Charlotte. The counties with the lowest median income include Caldwell and Alexander. Of the top 10 languages spoken in North Carolina, 51 percent of immigrants speak Spanish and 17 percent speak English. The remaining 32 percent of immigrants speak 92 different languages As shown in the chart below, 35 percent of immigrants 25 years of age and older did not obtain a high school diploma and only 15 percent of immigrants earned a bachelor’s degree.
Top 10 Languages Spoken Among Immigrants in North Carolina
Educational Attainment Among Immigrants 25+ Years of Age and Older Living in North Carolina & U.S.
Language
Percent
Spanish
51%
English
17%
Vietnamese
3%
No High School Diploma
Chinese
3%
High School Diploma
Arabic
2%
Hindi
2%
Some College/Associate's…
Korean
2%
Bachelor's Degree
Filipino/Tagalog
2%
French
1%
Graduate or Professional Degree
German
1%
Doctoral degree
All Other Languages (n=84)
16%
Estimated Immigrant Population (Ages 5+)
736,348
31%
35%
21% 22% 18% 19% 15% 16% 9% 10% 2% 2% 0%
5%
10%
Immigra nts in North Carolina
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Immigrants in U.S.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2010-2014. ipums.org extracts. Tigerline shapefiles.
Immigrants in North Carolina 2010-2014 Rate of Home Ownership for Immigrants Living in North Carolina
The map on the left shows the proportion of immigrants who own or purchased a home in North Carolina. Overall, 51 percent of immigrants own/purchased a home in NC. The towns of Indian Trail and Stalling in Union County, and the towns of Morrisville and Apex and Holly Springs in Wake County reported the largest proportion of immigrant home ownership (84%, 74%, and 73%, respectively). The mean year of immigration for immigrants living in North Carolina was 1994. As shown on the graph on the bottom left, compared to immigration to the U.S. there were higher rates of immigration to North Carolina between the years 1995 and 2000. When examining birthplace, 35 percent of immigrants living in North Carolina are from Mexico, 6 percent are from India, and 4 percent are from El Salvador. More than a third of immigrants come from the remaining 156 countries.
Year of Immigration for Immigrants living in North Carolina & U.S. 8.0 7.0
6.0 5.0 4.0
3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 1919
1927
1937
1945
1953
1961
1969
Immigrants in North Carolina
1977
1985
1993
2001
Immigrants in U.S.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR IMMIGRATION RESEARCH
2009
Top 10 Birthplaces for Immigrants Living in North Carolina Birthplace Mexico India El Salvador Honduras Vietnam China Guatemala Canada Philippines Germany All Other Countries (n=149)
Percent 35% 6% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 37%
Estimated Immigrant Population 742,905
IIR works to refocus the immigration conversation among academics, policy-makers and the public, including the business community and media, by producing and disseminating unbiased and objective, interdisciplinary academic research related to immigrants and immigration to the United States. The Institute for Immigration Research is a joint venture between George Mason University and the Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Massachusetts.
IMMIGRATION DATA ON DEMAND (iDod) The iDod service is offered free of charge to help individuals and institutions examine the immigrant populations of their particular geography. Recipients of this data will see how immigrants provide vital contributions to the economy and society of the U.S. Ultimately, the goal of the iDod project is to create collaborations and connect people with data from their particular region or sector of interest on immigrant populations.
To learn more about the Institute for Immigration Research call (703) 993-5833, email [email protected], or visit us online iir.gmu.edu.
