Facts on Immigrants in California

The Public Policy Institute of California (here) has a fact sheet on immigrants in California, one of the most vibrant economies in the world.

Highlights, most of which are not too surprising, include:

California’s foreign-born population has increased tremendously in recent decades.

One in four Californians is an immigrant, a higher proportion than in any other state.

Most of California’s immigrants are from Latin America or Asia.

California is the primary destination for immigrants to the United States.

Fewer than half of California’s foreign-born residents are citizens, but naturalization rates have increased substantially.

Poverty rates are substantially higher for immigrants than U.S. natives.

Many immigrants are highly educated, but most have less education than other residents.

KJ