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