12 out of every 100 people in the U.S. is an immigrant and an additional 24% of americans are first or second generation immigrants. We are part of the great melting pot. Immigrants in America have contributed to the economy and have helped it prosper over time.
Immigrants have contributed back to the economy and have been very entrepreneurial. In fact, immigrants are more likely to start businesses. If we took the spending power of immigrants in the U.S., they would be the 16th biggest country in the world.
immigrants living in this state
of taxes paid by immigrants in this state
people employed by immigrants in this state
Immigrants are 30% more likely to start a business. We were curious and wanted to illustrate this fact. Below, you can see fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants and see the number of people they employ.
We would like to thank Adam Perer for the guidance through this project
[2] INC top 100 companies