Mapped: The Largest Immigrant Group in Every NYC Neighborhood

"China is the top overseas birthplace for immigrants in 56 neighborhoods across New York, making it the most widespread of the immigrant groups in the city today. While China leads the most neighborhoods overall, the Dominican Republic is the largest immigrant group citywide. The result is a clear contrast between geographic spread and total population dominance."

"New York City is the largest city in the U.S., and home to immigrants from nearly every corner of the globe. This map reveals the top country of origin for foreign-born residents in all 211 NYC neighborhoods, using data from the Population FactFinder hosted by the city's Department of City Planning."

New York City hosts immigrants from nearly every country globally. A map analyzing data from the city's Department of City Planning reveals the top country of origin for foreign-born residents across all 211 NYC neighborhoods. China leads in the most neighborhoods with 56, making it the most geographically widespread immigrant group. However, the Dominican Republic represents the largest immigrant group citywide by total population, demonstrating a contrast between geographic spread and overall population dominance. Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian communities are concentrated throughout Queens and Brooklyn neighborhoods.

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