July 19, 1998, New York Times A New Immigrant Wave, More Varied Than Ever

A new immigrant identity, with intense bonds to home, has evolved over the last three decades, as a vast tide of newcomers has given New York City the largest, most ethnically varied, immigrant population in its history.

 

Total New York City Population	Percentage   Foreign-Born	Where They Came From: The 12 Leading Countries   * Includes former Soviet Union
6,800,000	33.7%
7,900,000	19.0%
7,600,00	36.1%