Foreign Born Share of Employed Residents | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 25-44 | ||||
| All | Women | Men | Both | |
| Tech Occupations | 64% | 70% | 62% | 64% |
| Computer & Mathematical | 65% | 71% | 63% | 65% |
| Architectural & Engineering | 61% | 66% | 59% | 61% |
| Natural Sciences | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Medical & Health Services | 51% | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Financial Services | 45% | 53% | 35% | 45% |
| Other Occupations | 43% | 43% | 44% | 43% |
| Total | 48% | 47% | 48% | 48% |
Data Source:
United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Analysis:
Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies
Data for the Percentage of the Total Population Who Are Foreign Born are from the United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. Silicon Valley includes Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Data for the Foreign Born Share of Employed Residents Over Age 16, by Occupational Category are from the United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata, and include Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Foreign born residents do not include those who were Born Abroad of American Parent(s). Estimates for the foreign born share include employed residents over age 16 who are at work only. Tech includes Computer & Mathematical, Architectural & Engineering occupations.
*Tech Occupations include Computer & Mathematical, and Architectural & Engineering
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