January 9, 2014
North Carolina has long benefited from the immeasurable economic contributions of its immigrant population. Coming from all over the world, immigrants play a vital role in the Tar Heel state as neighbors, entrepreneurs, consumers, and taxpayers. Immigrants help position North Carolina for growth and cultural vitality, bringing with them ingenuity and a variety of languages, practices, and beliefs. Put simply, immigrants share Tar Heel values—they work hard to provide for their families and to make the state a more prosperous, connected, and successful place to live for all North Carolinians.
Below are fact sheets that provide data and snapshots of immigrants in North Carolina and its counties.