How many immigrants in your group currently live in the United States?
31% of U.S.’s foreign-born population is Mexicans (largest immigrant group)
How many immigrants in your group live in New York City?
2010 Census
319,263
What is the median income, poverty rate, and English proficiency rate for your group?
2000
Median income: 32,000
Poverty rate: 32.0 percent
English proficiency rate: 23.8 percent
List the neighborhood(s) in which this group is concentrated.
Sunset Park- Industry City
East Harlem
Corona
Elmhurst
Astoria
Jackson Heights
Woodside
Bushwick
Kengington- Windsor Terrace
Belmont- Fordham- Bedford Park
Are there professions or industries in which your group plays a niche role?
-Restaurants, construction workers, gardeners, landscapers
-1/8 workers in the agricultural forestry fishing and hunting industry is from mexico. Construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, accommodation and food services
What are the major PUSH factors that are causing people to emigrate?
The main reason they will emigrate is because of governmental deportation and the potential lack of jobs.
What are the major PULL factors that are causing people to come to the US and to NYC?
The main cause of Mexican immigration is the opportunity for potential jobs and a better life that America provides. Another reason might be family living within the country.
What are the important ways in which this group seeks to maintain its cultural heritage (foods, holidays, festivals, traditions)?
Corner stores (Mexican fruits and vegetables), dancing, and restaurants
"What are the important ways in which this group seeks to maintain its cultural heritage (foods, holidays, festivals, traditions)?
ReplyDeleteCorner stores (Mexican fruits and vegetables), dancing, and restaurants" how different are mexican fruits from american fruits?
There are fruits and vegetables that are more common in Mexico than in America such as the plantain and yuca. Simply because of climate and culture our diets and foods we eat arent the same.
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