Katharine M. Donato is a professor and chair of Sociology at Vanderbilt University, and editor of American Sociological Review. Her research interests include international migration between Mexico and the United States, immigrants in new U.S. gateway cities, social determinants of immigrant health, and ethnic and gender inequality. She is one of the editors of a 2010 volume entitled Continental Divides: International Migration in the Americas, published in The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.

1. Changing Demographics of Immigrants in the Southeast* Katharine M. Donato, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Department of Sociology Prepared for the Four Freedoms Fund Tour of Southeast, June 6, 2011

2. Overview Dramatic demographic change has occurred in the US Southeast

3. Between 2000 & 2009: More Growth in SE than in US Foreign Born Population 2009 2000 % Increase United States 37,440,696 30,377,745 23% (~7M) SE Region 3,148,043 2,088,246 51% (~2M) Southeast: Excludes Florida Source: 2000 US Census, 2009 American Community Survey

4. Growth among Largest 8 National Origins in SE Foreign Born Population 2009 2000 % Increase Mexico 625,696 381,094 64% (~245K) India 188,367 93,824 101% (~95K) Germany 182,888 171,886 6% (~11K) El Salvador 134,905 81,453 66% (~53K) Korea 125,144 71,760 74% (~53K) Vietnam 120,221 101,749 18% (~18K) Philippines 96,069 69,981 37% (~26K) China 92,269 50,530 83% (~42K) Source: 2000 US Census, 2009 American Community Survey

5. Growth among Next Largest8 National Origins in SE Foreign Born Population 2009 2000 % Increase Honduras 80,853 37,558 115% (~43K) Guatemala 79,881 34,716 130% (~45K) Canada 72,447 63,225 15% (~9K) Japan 59,626 47,900 24% (~12K) Jamaica 51,406 27,111 90% (~24K) Colombia 46,303 29,682 56% (~17K) Peru 40,399 20,470 97% (~20K) Pakistan 36,497 25,408 44% (~11K) Note: Excludes England Source: 2000 US Census, 2009 American Community Survey

6. Growth among Next Largest8 National Origins in SE Foreign Born Population 2009 2000 % Increase Ethiopia 36,279 14,995 142% (~21K) Brazil 35,080 12,817 174% (~22K) Cuba 30,117 22,891 32% (~7K) Nigeria 29,614 19,672 51% (~10K) Iran 27,933 23,347 20% (~5K) Thailand 25,167 14,190 77% (~11K) USSR/Russia 24,891 16,219 53% (~9K) Bolivia 24,864 16,628 50% (~50K) Source: 2000 US Census, 2009 American Community Survey

7. Variation in National Origins by Race/Ethnicity Immigrants represent much larger share of Hispanics and Asians in SE Half or more are foreign born in SE

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12. How are Immigrants Concentrated in SE Metro Areas? Examine Largest Metros of Different Immigrant Groups

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20. Demographic Change in SE Since 2000 big growth in immigrants Some national origins are larger, and some growing at faster rates Hispanics & Asians in SE have disproportionately more foreign born (50% or more) Many SE cities have diverse groups of immigrants Final slides describe socioeconomic profile of immigrants in SE, using rates of child poverty and education

21. Poverty Status of Children by Nativity & Place

26. Poverty Profile is Mixed Among Hispanics in US and SE, immigrant children more likely to live in poverty (but US born children are more likely in NC and SC) Likely due to more mixed status families in some states Among African Americans, US born children more likely to live in poverty Among Asians/MEs & Whites, immigrant children more likely to live in poverty

27. What about Education? Paper to be released this week from Brookings shows a diverse skill profile of immigrants in SE Of the top 100 metros in the SE, all but one are high/balanced skill destinations

28. Of top 100 Metro Areas in SE, All but One have Balanced Immigrant Skill Ratio Source: Singer & colleagues, Brookings Release, June 9, 2011

29. Summary Substantial growth of immigrants in SE Many different origin groups Foreign born represent more than half of all Asians and Hispanics in many SE destinations Some SE metros have very diverse immigrant groups Rates of child poverty are higher for immigrant children among Whites, Asians, and among Hispanics in some SE cities But educational profile suggests immigrants in all/most SE metros have balanced skill ratio

30. Contact Information If you need/want more information, please contact: Katharine M. Donato, Ph.D. Department of Sociology Vanderbilt University katharine.donato@vanderbilt.edu (615) 322-7500 Thank you!