5. Minnesota
Change in immigrant population since 2010: +20.8%
Current immigrant population: 457,000
With nearly half a million foreign-born residents, who make up 8.3% of its total population, Minnesota is home to largest Somali population in the U.S. The number of immigrants has increased nearly 21% since 2010. Vietnam, Laos, Mexico and India are the top countries of origin. According to Project for a New American Economy, 6% of business owners in the state are foreign-born.
6. Delaware
Change in immigrant population since 2010: +21.8%
Current immigrant population: 88,000
The state’s immigrant population increased from 72,000 in 2010 to 88,000 in 2015. People born in different countries make up 9.3% of the Delaware’s total population. The most common countries of origin are Guatemala, India, China and Mexico. Delaware is one of 12 states that grant driver’s licenses to people regardless of their immigration status. Nearly 45% of immigrants in this state are naturalized citizens.
