The Minneapolis Foundation works to promote constructive dialogue on the issue of immigration in Minnesota. In addition to our own reports, this page is designed to present a sampling of facts, articles, and publications.

• 10.3% of the Twin Cities' population in 2008 was foreign born. 
  

• 18,020 individuals emigrated to Minnesota from other countries in 2009.
  

• Immigrant-owned businesses in Minnesota employ approximately 21,000 workers and generate sales and receipts of $2.2 billion.
  

• Concordia University economist Bruce Corrie has calculated that Asian-Americans and Latinos in Minnesota account for approximately $7 billion in purchases annually.
  
  
• By country of origin, the 15 largest groups of foreign born residents in Minnesota are: Mexico, Laos(including Hmong), India, Somalia, Vietnam, Canada, Ethiopia, Korea, Liberia, China, Thailand, Germany, former USSR/Russia, Kenya, and the Philippines.
    

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