Brazilian Immigrants Brazilian Immigrants In In the United Statesthe United States
In Massachusetts In Massachusetts In the City of BostonIn the City of Boston
Main destinations for Brazilian immigrants:• U.S. – 42%• Paraguay – 23%• Japan 12%
Major Brazilian emigrant regions:• Minas Gerais• Goias• Parana• Santa Catarina
Brazilian ImmigrantsBrazilian Immigrants•Brazilians represent 0.7% of all the foreign-born population in the
country.•Today, at least sixteen Brazilian states contribute to the migration
stream.
Gender
Male Female
Share of Brazlilian Population by State, 2000
22%
17%
11%10%
10%
5%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2% 14% FloridaMassachusettsCaliforniaNew YorkNew J erseyConnecticutTexasGeorgiaMarylandIllinoisP ennsylvaniaOther States
living working
Brazilians in the United StatesBrazilians in the United States
Age
0-10 20-34 35+
Marital Status
0%
10%20%
30%
40%50%
60%
NeverMarried
NowMarried*
Separated Widow ed Divorced
Occupations
Management, professional, and related occupationsService occupationsSales and office occupationsFarming, f ishing, and forestry occupationsConstruction, extraction, and maintenance occupationsProduction, transportation, and material moving occupations
Employment Status
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
Employed Unemployed Not in laborforce
More than 212,430 Brazilians live in the United States today.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Census 2000 Special Tabulations (STP-159), BRA Research Division Analysis
Median Age: 33.7
Brazilians in the United States Brazilians in the United States (cont.)(cont.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Census 2000 Special Tabulations (STP-159), BRA Research Division Analysis
Citizenship Status, U.S.
21%
79%
Naturalized U.S. citizen
Not a U.S. citizen
Poverty Status:
• 14% of families whose householder is a Brazilian lives in poverty
• 18.7% Brazilian individuals live in poverty
Educational Attainment for Population 25 years and older in the U.S.
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Less than High School Some High School High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate/ProfessionalDegree or Higher
Brazilians Foreign Born Native Born
Contributing
• $xx billion annual spending
• $xx billion to the regional product
• $xxx million in state and federal taxes
• xxxx indirect jobs for the local economy
Entrepreneurship• Annual Sales - $xxx million
• Business Ownership - xxx small businesses in the greater Boston area
Homeownership• 31% of all housing units occupied by Brazilians in the U.S. is owner occupied*.
Brazilians in the United States Brazilians in the United States (cont.)(cont.)
Source: Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Research Division. (2005). Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI) calculations* Note: Characteristics for occupied housing units are based on the country of birth of the householder.
Percentage of Brazilians by County – United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by County – United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Gender
51%49%
Male Female
Employment Status
0%
10%20%
30%
40%
50%60%
70%
80%
Employed Unemployed Not in LaborForce
Marital Status
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Married Widowed Divorced Separated
living working
Brazilians in Brazilians in MassachusettsMassachusetts
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis
Age
17%
47%
36%
0-19 20-34 35+
Occupations
13%
15%
43%
14%
11%
1%
2%
1%
Managerial and Professional
Technical, Sales & Administration Support
Services Occupations
Construction, Extraction & Transportation
Production Occupations
Community and Social Services
Arts, Design, and Media
Other
• Massachusetts is now one of the primary U.S. destination for Brazilian immigrants. • More than 58,803 Brazilians live in Massachusetts today.
Median Age: 31
Educational Attainment for population 25 years and older in Massachusetts
0%5%
10%15%20%
25%30%
35%40%
Less than High School Some High School High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate/ ProfessionalDegree or Higher
Brazilians Foreign Born Native Born
Brazilians in Massachusetts Brazilians in Massachusetts (cont.)(cont.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis
Citizenship Status, MA15%
85%
Naturalized U.S. citizen
Not a U.S. citizen
Contributing
• $1.1 billion annual spending
• $1.05 billion to the regional product
• $300 million in state and federal taxes
• 9,586 indirect jobs for the local economy
Entrepreneurship• Annual Sales - $107 million
• Business Ownership - 400 small businesses in the greater Boston area
Homeownership• Brazilians bought 3 out of the 10 homes sold to immigrants in Massachusetts
• 20% of all housing units occupied by Brazilians in Massachusetts is owner occupied*
Brazilians in Massachusetts Brazilians in Massachusetts (cont.)(cont.)
Source: Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Research Division. (2005). Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI) calculations* U.S. Bureau of Census, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis Note: Characteristics for occupied housing units are based on the country of birth of the householder.
Percentage of Brazilians by Census Tract - Massachusetts
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by Census Tract - Massachusetts
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by Census Tract – Metro Boston
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by Census Tract – Boston’s Metro West
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by Census Tract – Cape Cod & Islands
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
living working
Brazilians in BostonBrazilians in BostonMore than 7,173 Brazilians live in Boston today.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis
Gender
53%47%
Male Female
Age9%
50%
41%
0-19 20-34 35+
Marital Status
-5.00
10.0015.0020.0025.0030.0035.0040.0045.00
Now Married Widowed Divorced Separated
Occupations15%
19%
43%
13%
6%4%
Managerial and Professional
Technical, Sales & Administration Support
Services Occupations
Construction, Extraction & Transportation
Production Occupations
Arts, Design & Media
Employment Status
0%10%20%30%40%
50%60%70%80%
Employed Unemployed Not in LaborForce
Median Age: 32
Brazilians in Boston (cont.)Brazilians in Boston (cont.)
Educational Attainment for Population 25 Years and Older in Boston
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Less than High School Some High School High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate/ProfessionalDegree or Higher
Brazilians Foreign-Born Native-Born
Source: U.S. Census 2000, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample, BRA Research Division Analysis
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, Public Use Microdata (PUM) 5% Sample 2000, BRA Research Division Analysis
Citizenship Status, Boston
16%
84%
Naturalized U.S. citizen
Not a U.S. citizen
Contributing
• $132 million annual spending
• $148 million to the regional product
• $38 million in state and federal taxes
• 1,357 indirect jobs for the local economy
Entrepreneurship• Annual Sales - $40 million
• Business Ownership - 150 small businesses
Brazilians in Boston (cont.)Brazilians in Boston (cont.)
Source: Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Research Division. (2005). Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI) calculations
Percentage of Percentage of Brazilians by Census Brazilians by Census Tracts – City of BostonTracts – City of Boston
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
Number of Brazilians by Number of Brazilians by Census Tracts – City of Census Tracts – City of BostonBoston
Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, BRA Research Division Analysis, Digital Cartography & GIS
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