Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria are top birthplaces for black immigrants in U.S.

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January 24, 2018

Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.

Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria are top birthplaces for black immigrants in U.S.

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Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria are top birthplaces for black immigrants in U.S.

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Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.
Overall, 28% of black immigrants have a college degree, but this varies widely by country of origin
Black immigrant population in the U.S. rose to 4.2 million in 2016

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