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PolicyLink and PERE 24 An Equity Profile of Orange County Birthplace Population Percentage Mexico 52,869 27% Vietnam 26,170 13% Korea 15,623 8% Philippines 13,441 7% China 12,760 7% India 10,793 6% Iran 7,034 4% Japan 4,288 2% El Salvador 3,659 2% All Other Countries 49,441 25% Total 196,078 100% Birthplace Population Percentage Mexico 102,089 43% Vietnam 44,670 19% Korea 14,041 6% Philippines 12,677 5% El Salvador 5,675 2% India 5,592 2% Taiwan 5,554 2% Iran 4,514 2% China 4,275 2% All Other Countries 40,912 17% Total 239,999 100% Changing immigration patterns The top countries of origin for immigrants have shifted drastically since 1986. Twenty to thirty years ago, a large proportion of immigrants who arrived were from Mexico (43 percent). During the same time, about 19 percent of immigrants were coming from Vietnam and 6 percent from Korea. By 2016, Mexicans made up a significantly smaller portion (27 percent) of newly-arrived immigrants. In addition, incoming Vietnamese populations have decreased while there has been increased migration from the Philippines, China, and India. The largest number of recent immigrants are from Mexico, Vietnam, and Korea Demographics 9. Immigrants Who Arrived in the U.S. in the Last 10 Years by Birthplace, 2016 Large numbers of immigrants from Mexico, Vietnam, and Korea have been in the region for 21 to 30 years 10. Immigrants Who Arrived in the U.S. Between 21 and 30 Years Ago by Birthplace, 2016 Source: Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. Universe includes immigrants who arrived in the U.S. during the 10 years prior to the survey year. Note: Data represent a 2012 through 2016 average. Source: Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. Universe includes immigrants who arrived in the U.S. between 21 and 30 years prior to the survey year. Note: Data represent a 2012 through 2016 average.