Immigrants Settling Down In California

Over the last 25 years, immigrants have taken on a more active role in communities, according to a study by the California Demographic Futures.

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June 15, 2005, 9:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Tracking census data to 1980, we found that as immigrants live here longer they advance economically and forge stronger ties with American society. When we examined the Latino population that moved to California before 1980 and remained here, we found that the poverty rate among the group fell from 28% in 1980 to 17% today. Even more telling is the rise in home ownership. Fifteen percent of that group owned homes as young adults in 1980. Today, in middle age, 55% do so. This group also greatly increased its voter participation, use of English and membership in healthcare plans."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

Read the full story: Immigrants Get Ordinary in Old Age

Monday, June 13, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

Social / Demographics California

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