Investor Presentaiton
Foreign-born Population in Maryland
Maryland has the tenth highest
concentration of foreign-born residents in
the country.
Foreign-born Share of Total Population
Leading States
Rank
State
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13.8% of State residents are foreign-born
compared to 12.9% nationally.
1
California
27.2%
2
New York
22.0%
3
New Jersey
21.0%
Factors leading to a high share of
foreign-born residents include the
4
Florida
19.3%
proximity to the nation's capital, a
5
Nevada
19.1%
relatively strong and diverse economy,
leading institutions of higher education,
and progressive State and local policies.
6
Hawaii
18.0%
7
Texas
16.3%
8
Massachusetts
14.9%
In recent years, Maryland enacted
legislation relating to the Dream Act and
driver's licenses for unauthorized
immigrants.
9
Illinois
13.8%
10
Maryland
13.8%
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