Liz Schotter

Ranking the 30 Michigan counties with the most immigrants

This slideshow features the 30 Michigan counties with the most residents born outside the United States, based on estimates released last December by the U.S. Census Bureau. The slideshow also features the origins of each county's foreign-born population. The numbers here are estimates only, and the margin of error is higher for smaller counties. Click here for a database with all 83 counties.

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The Mideast includes Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen, Turkey and Armenia. The Americas are divided into Mexico, Canada and then a single category for all the other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

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Overview of Michigan's immigrants

In 2015, an estimated 652,000 Michigan residents -- about 6.5% of the state's population -- were born outside the United States, according to U.S. Census estimates. By country of birth, the top five countries are Mexico, India, Iraq, China and Canada. By continent, 51% were born in Asia, including the Mideast; 21% in Europe, 20% in North America -- i.e. Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean; 4% in Central or South America and 4% in Africa.

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30. Bay County

Bay County has an estimated 1,320 residents born outside the United States, which is about 1.2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Canada, Mexico and Korea.

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29. Oceana County

Oceana County has an estimated 1,600 residents born outside the United States, which is about 6% of its population. The vast majority were born in Mexico.

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28. Houghton County

Houghton County, which is home to Michigan Tech University, has an estimated 1,800 residents born outside the United States, which is about 5% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: China, India and Germany.

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27, Grand Traverse County

Grand Traverse County has an estimated 1,860 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Canada and the Ukraine.

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26. Lenawee County

Lenawee County has an estimated 2,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Germany and Canada.

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25. St. Joseph County

St. Joseph County has an estimated 2,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The majority were born in Mexico.

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24. Clinton County

Clinton County has an estimated 2,250 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, South Korea and China.

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23. Isabella County

Isabella County, home of Central Michigan University, has an estimated 2,300 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: China, Saudi Arabia and Canada.

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22. Lapeer County

Lapeer County has an estimated 2,500 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Canada and Germany.

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21. Jackson County

Jackson County has an estimated 2,700 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, India and China.

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20. Van Buren County

Van Buren County has an estimated 3,100 residents born outside the United States, which is about 4% of its population. The majority were born in Mexico.

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19. Monroe County

Monroe County has an estimated 3,100 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Canada, Mexico and the Philippines.

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18. Midland County

Midland County has an estimated 3,200 residents born outside the United States, which is about 4% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: India, South Korea and Canada.

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17. Allegan County

Allegan County has an estimated 3,600 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Canada and Germany.

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16. Muskegon County

Muskegon County has an estimated 3,200 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, China and Canada.

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15. Eaton County

Eaton County has an estimated 3,800 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3.5% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: India, Mexico and Iraq.

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14. St. Clair County

St. Clair County has an estimated 4,400 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Canada, Mexico and Germany.

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13. Calhoun County

Calhoun County has an estimated 4,500 residents born outside the United States, which is about 3% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Burma and Japan.

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12. Saginaw County

Saginaw County has an estimated 4,700 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: India, Mexico and China.

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11. Livingston County

Livingston County has an estimated 5,300 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Canada, Mexico and Germany.

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10. Berrien County

Berrien County has an estimated 9,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 6% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, India and South Korea.

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9. Genesee County

Genesee County has an estimated 9,700 residents born outside the United States, which is about 2.4% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Canada, India and China.

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8. Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo County, home of Western Michigan University, has an estimated 12,200 residents born outside the United States, which is about 5% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, India and China.

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7. Ottawa County

Ottawa County, home of Grand Valley State University, has an estimated 15,400 residents born outside the United States, which is about 5.5% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Laos and Vietnam.

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6. Ingham County

Ingham County, home of Michigan State University, has an estimated 24,400 residents born outside the United States, which is about 8.5% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: China, South Korea and India.

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5. Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County, home of University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, has an estimated 40,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 11% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: China, India and South Korea.

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4. Kent County

Kent County has an estimated 47,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 7.4% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Vietnam and Bosnia/Herzegovina.

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3. Macomb County

Macomb County has an estimated 89,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 10% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Iraq, India and Canada.

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2. Oakland County

Oakland County has an estimated 140,500 residents born outside the United States, which is about 11% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: India, Iraq and Canada.

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1. Wayne County

Wayne County has an estimated 142,000 residents born outside the United States, which is about 8% of its population. The three most-common birthplaces of immigrants: Mexico, Lebanon and Yemen.