Question

Which of the following statements about immigration in California are accurate?

1) The majority of immigrants living in California come from Mexico.
2) The number of immigrants living in California has remained relatively stable since 1970.
3) There are more than 2 million immigrants from China, Vietnam, Korea, and the Philippines currently living in California.
4) More than 25 percent of Californians were born in a different country.

Answer 1

The majority of immigrants in California have come from Mexico, but recent trends show increasing numbers from Asian countries. While the immigrant population has significantly increased since 1970, more than 2 million immigrants from Asian countries likely reside in California, and over 25% of Californians were indeed born in a different country.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding the statements about immigration in California:

• The majority of immigrants living in California have traditionally come from Mexico, though in recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of immigrants from Asian countries. Therefore, the first statement may have been accurate in the past, but the demographic might be shifting.
• Since 1970, the number of immigrants living in California has not remained stable; there has been a significant increase in this number. So, the second statement is inaccurate.
• Given the large-scale Asian immigration, especially post-1975 from countries like Vietnam and the gradual immigration from Korea, it is credible that there are over 2 million immigrants from China, Vietnam, Korea, and the Philippines in California, aligning with the third statement.
• More than 25 percent of Californians being born in a different country reflects the extensive immigrant population in California, making the fourth statement accurate.