Immigrant populationsImmigrants make up about 12 percent of America's population but often a much higher percentage of the population of major cities, especially growing cities with expanding economies. Here's a sample of some major cities in the United States and Canada and their immigrant share:City Percent immigrantsCleveland 4%Indianapolis 8%Columbus 11%Philadelphia 12%Minneapolis 15%Chicago 21%Boston 25%San Francisco 34%New York City 36%Toronto 50%SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau 2009 American Community Survey, Statistics Canada. For information on Cleveland Immigration.

1. Immigrant populations
Immigrants make up about 12 percent of America's population but often
a much higher percentage of the population of major cities, especially
growing cities with expanding economies. Here's a sample of some major
cities in the United States and Canada and their immigrant share:
City Percent immigrants
Cleveland 4%
Indianapolis 8%
Columbus 11%
Philadelphia 12%
Minneapolis 15%
Chicago 21%
Boston 25%
San Francisco 34%
New York City 36%
Toronto 50%
SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau 2009 American Community Survey,
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