The immigrants entering the U.S. today are similar to those of the past. Most do not speak English, follow different religious practices than the natives, and are fleeing politically or economically treacherous situations. And if history is any indication, most of these immigrants and their descendants will do great things for the regions where they may settle. In fact, a recently published study found that the U.S. counties that received more immigrants from 1860 to 1920 today have significantly higher incomes, less poverty, less unemployment, more urbanization and higher educational attainment than counties that did not receive immigrants. It’s not just that immigrants went to the most economically promising places, but that the presence of immigrants led to increased economic growth
American history shows immigrants benefit the places they move to
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