A map of the United States showing the percentage population of foreign-born residents in each state. 12 states including Montana and Missouri had 1.3 to 3.7 percent. 18 states including Idaho, Indiana, and Nebraska, had 3.9 to 6.9 percent. 7 states, including Oregon, New Mexico, and Georgia, had 7.7 to 10.2 percent. 9 states, including Hawaii, Texas, and Connecticut, had 12.3 to 17.2 percent. 5 states, including California, Florida, and New York, had 18.7 to 27.1 percent.
Data courtesy of the US Census Bureau
Based on the map shown above, which groups of states had the highest percentage of foreign-born residents between 2006 and 2008?
A.
California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and New York
B.
Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin
C.
Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Georgia
D.
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Wyoming