Welcoming Growth: St. Louis Metro Records Country’s Highest Percentage Increase in Foreign-Born Population

(from Greater St. Louis Inc.)

Metro adds more than 30,000 foreign-born residents from 2022-2023, according to newly released data from U.S. Census

Key Takeaways

23.2% year-over-year increase in foreign-born population
Growth marks largest one-year increase in region’s immigrant population on record
Region’s Latino/Hispanic population saw a notable increase, ranking St. Louis 4th among the 30 largest metros for percentage growth
For the first time in recent years, the metro’s Black population increases
“We must double down on our efforts to ensure this growth is sustained,” says David Kemper

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