Oregon Showcases Immigrants

Washington D.C. -The Immigration Policy Center has compiled research which shows that immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are an important part of Oregon's economy, labor force, and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers, and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, Latinos, Asians and immigrants will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future in the Beaver State.

Highlights from Oklahoma include:

Immigrants made up 9.8% of Oregonians (or 367,551 people) in 2007.
The Latino share of Oregon's population was 10.6% (or 397,230 people) in 2007; the Asian share 3.6% (or 134,908).

The 2009 purchasing power of Latinos in Oregon totaled $7.0 billion - an increase of 660.9% since 1990. Asian buying power totaled $4.7 billion - an increase of 425.0% since 1990.

If all unauthorized immigrants were removed from Oregon, the state would lose $3.4 billion in economic activity, $1.5 billion in gross state product, and approximately 19,259 jobs.

There is no denying the contributions immigrants, Latinos, and Asians make in Oregon and the important role they will play in the states' political and economic futures. For more data on their contributions to the Beaver State, view the IPC fact sheet in its entirety:

New Americans in the Beaver State (Oregon)

Read more about immigrant contributions in other states:

New Americans in the Last Frontier (Alaska)

New Americans in the Grand Canyon State

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New Americans in the Natural State (Arkansas)

New Americans in the Golden State (California)
New Americans in the Centennial State (Colorado)
New Americans in the Sunshine State (Florida)
New Americans in the Peach State (Georgia)
New Americans in the Gem State (Idaho)
New Americans in the Hawkeye State (Iowa)
New Americans in the Prairie State (Illinois)
New Americans in the Hoosier State (Indiana)
New Americans in the Sunflower State (Kansas)
New Americans in the Pelican State (Louisiana)
New Americans in the Pine Tree State (Maine)
New Americans in the Old Line State (Maryland)
New Americans in the Great Lakes State (Michigan)
New Americans in the North Star State (Minnesota)
New Americans in the Show Me State (Missouri)
New Americans in the Treasure State (Montana)
New Americans in the Cornhusker State (Nebraska)
New Americans in the Silver State (Nevada)
New Americans in the Granite State (New Hampshire)
New Americans in the Land of Enchantment (New Mexico)
New Americans in the Garden State (New Jersey)
New Americans in the Empire State (New York)
New Americans in the Tar Heel State (North Carolina)
New Americans in the Buckeye State (Ohio)
New Americans in the Sooner State (Oklahoma)
New Americans in the Keystone State (Pennsylvania)
New Americans in the Palmetto State (South Carolina)
New Americans in the Volunteer State (Tennessee)
New Americans in the Lone Star State (Texas)
New Americans in the Beehive State (Utah)
New Americans in the Green Mountain State (Vermont)
New Americans in the Old Dominion State (Virginia)
New Americans in the Evergreen State (Washington)

New Americans in the Badger State (Wisconsin)

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The Immigration Policy Center (IPC), established in 2003, is the policy arm of the American Immigration Council. IPC's mission is to shape a rational national conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through its research and analysis, IPC provides policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on U.S. society. IPC reports and materials are widely disseminated and relied upon by press and policy makers. IPC staff regularly serves as experts to leaders on Capitol Hill, opinion-makers and the media. IPC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office.

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