Reports
January 2013
A Profile of Immigrants in Arkansas: Changing Workforce and Family Demographics
This report, Volume 1 of a three-volume set commissioned by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation that examines the immigrant population in Arkansas, provides a demographic and socioeconomic profile of Arkansas immigrants and their children, including a description of immigrant workers in the Arkansas economy. The three volumes build upon a previous study of the Arkansas immigrant population that was published in 2007.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
- Introduction
How Has the Context for Immigrant Settlement in Arkansas 10 Changed Since 2007, When the Last Report Was Released?
- Methods
- How Is the Immigrant Population Defined and Measured?
- What Data Sources Are Employed in This Analysis?
- Findings
- How Do Immigration Trends in Arkansas Compare with Those in Other Southeastern States?
- How Are Immigrants Contributing to Population Growth and Demographic Change in Arkansas?
- What Are the Characteristics of Arkansas Immigrants in Terms of Their Countries of Origin, Legal Status, and Length of US Residence?
- Where Do Most Immigrants Live in Arkansas, and Are Their Settlement Patterns Changing?
- How Is Immigration Affecting Public School Enrollment in Arkansas?
- How Do Immigrants and Latinos Fare Economically Compared to Other Major Population Groups in Arkansas?
- How Are Immigrants and Latinos Faring in Terms of Health Insurance Coverage and Health Outcomes?
- How Many Immigrant Workers Are There and What Types of Jobs Do They Hold?
- How Much Do Immigrant Workers Earn and What Are Their Skill Levels?
- Conclusion