The Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area is home to a diverse population of immigrants from around the world. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the top countries of origin for immigrants in the area are Honduras, Mexico, and Vietnam. These countries account for a significant portion of the foreign-born population in the area, with Honduras being the largest source of immigrants.
Top Countries of Origin
The following are the top 10 countries of origin for immigrants in the Baton Rouge area:
- Honduras: 10,308 residents, 21.96% of foreign-born population
- Mexico: 5,121 residents, 10.91% of foreign-born population
- Vietnam: 3,535 residents, 7.53% of foreign-born population
- China: 2,169 residents, 4.62% of foreign-born population
- India: 2,029 residents, 4.32% of foreign-born population
- El Salvador: 1,848 residents, 3.94% of foreign-born population
- Philippines: 1,425 residents, 3.04% of foreign-born population
- Guatemala: 1,401 residents, 2.98% of foreign-born population
- Brazil: 1,294 residents, 2.76% of foreign-born population
- Iran: 958 residents, 2.04% of foreign-born population
These numbers reflect the diversity of the immigrant population in the Baton Rouge area and highlight the importance of immigration to the local economy and community.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
