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Title: Immigrants In Florida: Characteristics and Contributions
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Publication Year: 2007
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Abstract: Immigrants comprise almost one quarter of the entire workforce of Florida. Their workforce participation varies greatly from industry to industry, but certain sectors of the states economyrely very heavily on immigrant labor. This report statistically describes the state of immigrant workers in Florida for the five year time period between 2000 and 2005. It relates state migration demographics, immigrant labor force characteristics, and the role and contributions of immigrants in the states economy.Sections below briefly summarize some main findings in each area. From the data, a few important facts stand out. Compared to those born in the U.S., recent immigrants to Florida: Are just as likely to have advanced degrees and nearly as likely to have Bachelors degrees, Are more likely to be entrepreneurs, and Contribute equally or more to the economy as measured by taxes paid and assistance received.In short, these data support the conclusion that immigrants contribute more to the Florida economy than they cost. At the same time, they receive less considering their levels of education and are paid less than the native-born. It takes immigrants 20 years on average to economically catch up with the native-born. The report documents these conclusions with data on demographics, labor force characteristics, industry, health insurance, unionization, wages, self employment, and finally an assessment of immigrants overall contributions to Floridas economy.
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Authors: Zhang, Yue; Angee, Alex; Eisenhauer, Emily; Hernandez, Cynthia
Publisher: Florida International University
Data Collections: IPUMS USA, IPUMS CPS
Topics: Migration and Immigration, Race and Ethnicity
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