Population concentrations Demographics of Filipino Americans

1 population concentrations

1.1 california

1.1.1 greater los angeles
1.1.2 san francisco bay area
1.1.3 san diego county


1.2 hawaii
1.3 illinois
1.4 texas
1.5 washington
1.6 new jersey
1.7 new york

1.7.1 new york city metropolitan area

1.7.1.1 new york city




1.8 nevada
1.9 florida
1.10 virginia
1.11 elsewhere
1.12 u.s. metropolitan areas large filipino american populations (2010)
1.13 little manilas

population concentrations

the following list of states significant filipino american populations, @ on 75,000 people of filipino descent in 2010.

filipino americans largest group of asian americans in 10 of 13 western states: alaska, arizona, california, hawaii, idaho, montana, nevada, new mexico, washington, wyoming; filipino americans largest group of asian americans in south dakota. filipino immigrants have dispersed across united states, gravitating toward economic , professional opportunities, independent of geographic location. among 1,814,000 philippines-born filipino americans, states largest concentrations california (44.8 percent), hawaii (6.2 percent), new jersey (4.8 percent), texas (4.8 percent), , illinois (4.7 percent).table 4. in 2008, thirty-five percent of filipino immigrants in united states lived in los angeles, san francisco, , new york city metropolitan areas; 2011, percentage of total filipino immigrant population in united states in 3 metropolitan areas thirty-three percent. in 2010, filipino americans constituted largest asian american group within 5 of nation s twenty largest metropolitan areas: san diego, riverside, las vegas, sacramento, , houston.

california

although filipinos first arrived in california 16th century, first documentation of filipino residing in california did not occur until 1781, fifty-one-year-old antonio miranda rodriguez. initial part of expedition established pueblo de los Ángeles, antonio miranda rodriguez not present when pueblo de los Ángeles founded stayed behind in baja california due illness in family, , arrived in alta california later. in 1910, there 5 filipinos in california; ten years later, in 1920, 2,674 filipinos lived in california. in 1930, there thirty-five thousand filipino agricultural laborers in california s central valley; same year california majority of filipinos in united states resided. filipino laborers trended live in better working conditions , earn more mexican or japanese counterparts.

before world war ii, stockton had largest population of filipinos outside of philippine islands, , during harvest season, filipino population swell on ten thousand. end of world war ii, filipino population in stockton increased on fifteen thousand. in late 1950s, filipino americans in california concentrated around stockton, bay area, , los angeles migrant laborers being significant part of population. 1970, filipino population in stockton less 5 thousand, , once vibrant filipino community of little manila had been largely demolished except single block 1999, largely due construction of crosstown freeway .

in 1940, population grew 31,408, , continued grow 67,134 in 1960, , doubling in 1970 135,248; 1990, population of filipinos in california grew 3 quarters of million people (733,941). since @ least 1990, filipino americans have been largest group of asian pacific americans in state. in 1990, more half (52 percent) of filipino americans lived in california. in 2000, half of filipino americans in united states lived in california (49.4 percent), los angeles county , san diego county having highest concentration of population; additionally in 2000, california home half (49 percent) of filipino immigrants. in 2008, 1 out of every 4 filipino americans live in southern california, numbering on 1 million.

the 2010 census, confirmed filipino americans had grown become largest asian american population in state, totaling 1,474,707 persons; 43 percent of filipino americans live in california. of these persons, 1,195,580 not multiracial filipino americans. of 2011, california home 45 percent of filipino immigrants united states. in 2013, 22,797 filipino immigrants seeking lawful permanent residence within united states sought residence in state of california, change 22,484 in 2012, 20,261 in 2011, , 24,082 in 2010. twenty percent of registered nurses in 2013 in california filipino; according california healthcare foundation, los angeles county has largest concentration of filipino american nurses, 27 percent of nurses in county.

greater los angeles

historic filipinotown sign.

filipino pensionados began arriving region in 1903, including in ventura county. in 1920s, area known little tokyo known little manila, first concentration of filipino immigrants in los angeles lived. in 1930, 1 in 5 filipinos in united states called los angeles county home, number of filipinos in area expanding in winter season work temporary jobs. in 1937, first filipina american graduated ucla. in 1940, there 4,503 filipinos living in city of los angeles. little manila extended bunker hill , civic center areas of los angeles, forced relocate temple-beverly corridor in 1950s , 1960s, , has since been largely forgotten. in 20th century, filipino sailors united states navy began stationed in oxnard , long beach, developing military related filipino enclaves; long beach community beginning in 1940s, , oxnard community saw significant growth after 1960s. according 1970 united states census, los angeles-long beach metropolitan area had third largest filipino american population in united states @ time (32,018). in 1980s, there 219,653 filipinos in los angeles county. in 1985, helen agcaoili summers brown opened pilipino american reading room , library. in 1990, there more filipinos living in suburban los angeles (160,778), in urban los angeles (135,336).table 1b in 1996, filipinos 1 in 4 of asian americans in los angeles. in last 2 decades of 20th century filipinos second largest population of asian americans in region, 1 writer described population having residential invisibility , other asian american populations being more visible.

greater los angeles metropolitan area home filipino americans, population numbering around 606,657; los angeles county alone accounts on 374,285 filipinos, of single county in united states. los angeles region has second largest concentrated population of filipinos in world, surpassed manila. greater los angeles home largest number of filipino immigrants (16 percent of total filipino immigrant population of united states), of 2011. filipinos second-largest group of asian americans in region; in 2010, filipinos largest population of asian americans within city of los angeles. in 2016, among survey, filipino americans had second largest proportion of college graduates, 76.2% having @ least bachelor s degree.

the city of los angeles designated section of westlake historic filipinotown in 2002. historic filipinotown largely populated hispanic , latino americans filipinos once resided in area , city in general having moved suburbs, particularly cities in san gabriel valley, including west covina , rowland heights. in 2014, quarter of historic filipinotown s population filipino, population not have significant visible cultural impact ; in 2007, filipinos 15 percent of area s population. in 2010, 32.4 percent of asians in la puente foreign-born filipino. other significant concentrations of filipino americans in los angeles county in carson, larry itliong day dedicated, cerritos, , glendale. orange county has sizable , growing filipino population, population grew 178 percent in 1980s.

san francisco bay area

elderly tenants evicted international hotel in san francisco during dawn hours of august 4, 1977

one of earliest records of filipino settling in san francisco bay area occurred in mid-19th century, when filipino immigrant , miwok wife settled in lairds landing on marin county coast; many coast miwok can trace lineage couple. significant migration began in 20th century, including upper-class mestizo businessmen, mariners, , students (known pensionados). group of filipinos immigrated bay area war brides, many of whom married african-american buffalo soldiers . additionally, other immigrants came through u.s. military, through presidio of san francisco, , others migrant workers on way points inland; many of these filipinos permanently settle down in bay area, establishing manilatown on kearny street (next chinatown). @ largest size, manilatown home @ least ten-thousand filipinos, last of whom evicted in august 1977 international hotel. after 1965, filipinos philippines began immigrate san francisco, concentrating in south of market. in 1970, san francisco-oakland metropolitan area had largest population of filipinos of metropolitan area in continental united states @ time (44,326). 2 other nearby metropolitan areas had population of filipinos greater 5 thousand in 1970, san jose (6,768), , salinas-monterey (6,147). due change in ethnic make of yerba buena neighborhood, , construction of dimasalang house in 1979, 4 streets names changed honor notable filipinos. 1990, thirty percent of population in south of market filipino american.

the 2000 census showed greater san francisco bay area home approximately 320,000 residents of filipino descent, largest concentration living in santa clara county. in mid-2000s filipino americans between 1 fifth , on fourth of total population of vallejo, having been drawn there agriculture , mare island naval shipyard. in 2007, there hundred thousand filipino americans living in east bay alone. time of 2010 census greater san francisco bay area home 463,458 filipino americans , multiracial filipino americans; santa clara county continued have largest concentration in area. in 2011, 9 percent of filipino immigrants united states reside in san francisco metropolitan area, , additional 3 percent resided in san jose metropolitan area. daly city, in san francisco bay area, has highest concentration of filipino americans of municipality in united states; filipino americans comprise 35 percent of city s population.

san diego county

filipino american u.s. navy officers , warrant officers aboard uss comstock (lsd-45) @ naval base san diego.

san diego has historically been destination filipino immigrants, , has contributed growth of population. first documentation of filipinos arriving in san diego, while part of united states, occurred in 1903 when filipino students arrived @ state normal school; followed 1908 filipino sailors serving in united states navy. due discriminatory housing policies of time, majority of filipinos in san diego lived downtown, around market street, known skids row . prior world war ii, due anti-miscegenation laws, multi-racial marriages hispanic , latino women common, particularly mexicans. in 1940s , 1950s, filipino americans largest population of asians within city of san diego, population around 5 hundred. after world war ii, majority of filipino americans in san diego associated u.s. navy in 1 form or another, in late 1970s , 1980s more half of filipino babies born in greater san diego area born @ balboa naval hospital. in 1970s, typical filipino family consisted of husband employment connected military, , wife nurse. many filipino american veterans, after completing active duty, move out of san diego, suburbs of chula vista , national city. in 1995, estimated filipinos made between thirty-five , forty-five percent of population of national city.

from population of 799 in 1940, 15,069 in 1970, 1990 filipino american population in san diego county increased 95,945. in 2000, san diego county had second largest filipino american population of county in nation, on 145,000 filipinos, alone or in combination; 2010 census population had grown 182,248. in 1990 , 2000, san diego metropolitan area in u.s. filipinos constitute largest asian american nationality, comprising more half of asian americans in county. of 2011, 5 percent of filipino immigrants in united states call san diego county home; 2012, there estimated 94,000 filipino immigrants living in san diego. filipinos concentrated in south bay, had been historically concentrated. in 2015, there on 31,000 filipino americans in chula vista alone. in 2015, documented county third largest concentration of filipino americans in entire united states. late 2016, population in county increased 200 thousand. more affluent filipino americans moved suburbs of north county, particularly mira mesa (sometimes referred manila mesa ). portion of california state route 54 in san diego officially named filipino-american highway , in recognition of filipino american community.

hawaii


filipino americans welcoming commanding officer of philippine navy s gregoria del pilar @ pearl harbor.

from 1909 1934, hawaiian sugar plantations recruited filipinos, later known sakadas; 1932 filipinos made majority of laborers on hawaiian sugar plantations. in 1920, filipinos fifth largest population race in hawaii, 21,031 people. 1930, population of filipinos in hawaii tripled 63,052. late 1940, population of filipinos in territory of hawaii outnumbered population of filipinos on continental united states. in 1970, honolulu metropolitan area alone had population of 66,653 filipinos, largest population of filipinos in metropolitan area in united states @ time.

according 2000 census, state of hawaii had filipino population of on 275,000, on 191,000 living on island of oahu; of 102,000 immigrants. furthermore, filipinos make third largest ethnicity among asian pacific americans, while making majorities of populations of kauai , maui counties. in june 2002, representatives arroyo administration , local leaders presided on grand opening , dedication of filipino community center in waipahu, hawaiʻi. in 2010 census, filipino americans became largest asian ethnicity in hawaii, partially due falling population of japanese americans in state. in 2011, 4 percent of filipino immigrants in united states resided in honolulu metro area, , 43 percent of immigrants in honolulu metro area well; population make majority of filipino immigrants in hawaii, 6 percent of filipino immigrants in united states.

illinois

filipino american musicians @ pin@ypalooza

filipino migration chicago area began in 1906 immigration of pensionados, consisting predominantly of men, significant number of them marrying non-filipinos, eastern or southern european women. @ 1 point, 300 of these chicago filipinos worked pullman company, , overall trended more educated men of same age were. during 1930s, predominately in near south side until 1965 immigration reforms. in 1930, there 1,796 filipinos living in chicago, population decreased 1,740 in 1940; men outnumbered women 25:1 in 1940. in 1960s, there 3,587 filipinos in illinois, population increased 12,654 in 1970 , 43,889 in 1980, growing @ pace greater national average , made largely of professionals , families. 1970s, filipinas outnumbered filipinos, 9,497 total filipinos in chicago area; total population of filipinos in illinois 12,654, of 57 percent college graduates. in 1990, filipinos largest population of asian americans in illinois, population of 64,224 in state. outside of chicago metropolitan area, there fewer filipinos. instance in state capital of springfield, illinois there 171 filipinos in 2000.

in 2000, there total of 100,338 filipino americans living in illinois, 95,928 of whom lived in chicago metropolitan area. in same year, among ethnic groups in chicago metropolitan area, filipinos had highest proportion of foreign born. 2010 census, 139,090 filipino americans , multiracial filipino americans lived in illinois, 131,388 lived within chicago metropolitan area; of 2010, filipinos second largest population of asian americans in illinois after indian americans in 2010. in 2011, 5 percent (84,800) of filipino immigrants in united states lived in illinois, majority of whom (78,400) lived in chicago metropolitan area. although not concentrated other asian american groups, fourth-largest ethnicity immigrating chicago metro area. in 2011, chicago metropolitan area home 4 percent of filipino immigrants in united states. in chicago metropolitan area, large concentration of filipino americans reside in north , northwest sides, near hospitals.

texas

tinikling dancers @ 2007 texas state fair

the first filipino known name in texas francisco flores, came texas way of cuba in nineteenth century began reside in port isabel , later call rockport home. following annexation of philippines, filipinos began migrate texas due employees of american officers served in philippines, many settling around san antonio; others resettle in texas after residing elsewhere in united states. in 1910, there 6 filipinos living in texas, 1920 number increased 30, , 1930, filipino population continued grow 288. disbandment of philippine scouts, many remained in military came call fort sam houston home, along filipina war brides. after world war ii, many filipino professionals began immigrate texas, 2,000 filipino nurses calling houston home. in 1950, 4,000 filipino americans in texas, number increasing 75,226 2000.

as more filipino americans came texas, center of population shifted houston, today has 1 of largest filipino populations in south. texas being part of bible belt popular destination emigrating filipino protestants. in 2000, texas home seventh largest population of filipino immigrants. according census 2010, there 137,713 filipino americans , multiracial filipino americans in texas. in 2011, 5 percent (86,400) of filipino immigrants in united states lived in texas.

washington

the filipino student association @ university of washington, 1952

the first filipino documented in washington dates 1888. in 1910, population of filipinos in washington outnumbered population of filipinos in california twelve. in 1920, there thousand (958) filipinos in washington. pre-world war ii, washington had second largest population of filipino americans in mainland united states, there being 3,480 in 1930; population reduced 2,200 1940. significant population of these filipinos migratory workers, working in canneries in puget sound, , harvesting crops in yakima valley.

in 1970, filipino americans fifth largest minority population, 11,462 persons, after african-americans, hispanic , latino americans, native americans, , japanese americans; 0.3 percent of total population of washington @ time, , 87.2 percent lived in urban areas. same year, 1970, there 7,668 filipinos living in seattle-everett metropolitan area. in 1990, filipinos largest population of asian pacific americans in washington. of 2010 census, washington home fifth largest filipino american population of single state in nation. 6 tenths of filipino americans living in washington have arrived since 1965.

new jersey

filipinos third largest group of asian americans in new jersey after indian americans , chinese americans. in 2010, there 110,650 single-race filipino americans living in new jersey. in 2011, new jersey home 5 percent (86,600) of united states filipino immigrants. 2013, estimated 134,647 single- , multi-racial filipino americans living in new jersey. bergen county, hudson county, middlesex county, , passaic county (all in northern , central new jersey) have largest filipino populations in state, , home on half of filipinos reside in new jersey. in bergen county in particular, bergenfield, along paramus, hackensack, new milford, dumont, fair lawn, , teaneck have become growing hubs filipino americans. taken whole, these municipalities home significant proportion of bergen county s philippine population. census-estimated 20,859 single-race filipino americans resided in bergen county of 2013, embodying increase 19,155 counted in 2010. bergenfield has become known bergen county s little manila , hosts annual filipino american festival. within bergen county, there filipino american organizations based in paramus, fair lawn, , bergenfield. in hudson county, jersey city home largest filipino population in new jersey, on 16,000 filipinos in 2010, account 7 percent of jersey city s population; increase 11,677 filipino americans lived in jersey city in 1990. in 1970s, due filipinos immigrating jersey city, city named street manila avenue.

new york

in 1970, there 14,279 filipinos in new york state. in 2004, 84 percent of filipinos in new york had obtained college education, compared 43 percent of filipino americans in united states. in 2010, there 104,287 single-race filipino americans living in new york state. in 2011, 5 percent (84,400) of filipino immigrants in united states lived in new york. 2013, there estimated on 120,000 single- , multi-racial filipino americans living in new york state.

new york city metropolitan area

in 1970s , 1980s, filipinos in new york , new jersey had higher socioeconomic status filipinos elsewhere, more half of filipino immigrants metropolitan area healthcare professionals or other highly trained professionals, in contrast established working-class filipino american populations elsewhere. high percentage of healthcare professionals continues, in 2013, thirty percent of filipinos nurses or other professionals in healthcare industry. in 1970, new york metropolitan area had largest concentration of filipinos (12,455) east of rocky mountains, , fifth largest population of filipinos of metropolitan areas in united states. in 1990, more filipinos lived in urban new york (60,376), in suburban new york (44,203).table 1a in 2008, new york tri-state metropolitan area home 215,000 filipinos. in 2010, according 2010 united states census, there 217,349 filipino americans, including multiracial filipino americans, living in new york-northern new jersey-long island, ny-nj-pa metropolitan area. in 2011, 8 percent of filipino immigrants in united states lived in new york city metropolitan region; year, new york city became new destination filipino immigrants. in 2012, census-estimated 235,222 single-race , multiracial filipino americans lived in broader new york-newark-bridgeport, new york-new jersey-connecticut-pennsylvania combined statistical area. 2013 census estimates, new york-northern new jersey-long island, new york-new jersey-pennsylvania msa estimated home 224,266 filipino americans, 88.5 percent (about 200,000) of them single-race filipinos. in 2013, 4,098 filipinos legally immigrated new york-northern new jersey-long island, ny-nj-pa core based statistical area; in 2012, number 4,879; 4,177 in 2011; 4,047 in 2010, 4,400 in 2009, , 5,985 in 2005. little manilas have emerged in new york city metropolitan area, located in woodside, queens; jersey city, new jersey; , bergenfield, new jersey.

new york city

young filipino americans dressed katipuneros @ philippine independence day parade in midtown manhattan.

filipinos have been residing in new york city 1920s. in 1960, there 2,744 filipinos in new york city. in 1990, there 43,229 filipinos in new york city, number increasing around 54,993 in 2000, making city fourth largest population of filipino americans within city limits in 2000. profile of new york city s filipino american population, based on analysis of 2000 , 1990 u.s. census data reported filipino new yorkers surpassed city residents whole in income. new york city home estimated 82,313 filipinos in 2011, representing 7.7 percent increase estimated 77,191 in 2008. filipino median household income in new york city $81,929 in 2013, , 68 percent held bachelor s degree or higher. borough of queens home largest concentration of filipinos within new york city, 38,000 filipinos per 2010 census. in 2011, estimated 56 percent of new york city s filipino population, or 46,000, lived in queens. in 2014, filipinos remained fourth largest population of asian americans in new york city, behind chinese, indians, , koreans. annual philippine independence day parade traditionally held on first sunday of june on madison avenue in manhattan.

woodside, queens known concentration of filipinos; of woodside s 85,000 residents, 13,000 of filipino background, comprising 15 percent of woodside s population. due significant concentration of filipino businesses, area has become known little manila. along irt flushing line (7 train), known colloquially orient express, 69th street station serves gateway queens largest little manila, core of spans roosevelt avenue between 63rd , 71st streets. filipinos concentrated in jackson heights , elmhurst in queens. there smaller filipino communities in jamaica, queens , parts of brooklyn. benigno aquino triangle located on hillside avenue in hollis, queens commemorate slain filipino political leader , recognize large filipino american population in area.

nevada

five filipinos documented in nevada in 1920, population increased 47 in 1930. according center of immigration studies, filipino population in nevada grew 77.8 percent 7,339 in 1990, 33,046 in 2000. in 2000, nevada home 31,000, 2 percent, of filipino immigrants in united states. nevada s filipino american population grew substantially 2000 2010, 142 percent increase, leading 3.6 percent share of state s total population in 2010. more half of asian americans in nevada in 2010 filipino, , largest group of asian americans in nevada. in 2005, outside of las vegas valley, other area in nevada significant population of filipinos washoe county. in 2012, 124 thousand filipinos live in nevada, in las vegas valley; 2015, population of filipinos in nevada rose more 138 thousand.

the first known filipinos arrive in clark county arrived california during great depression. filipinos arriving in mid-20th century settled around fifth , sixth street, , enclave remains in area. beginning in 1995, 5 6 thousand filipinos hawaii began migrate las vegas. in 2005, filipinos largest ethnic group of asian americans in las vegas. in 2013, according american community survey, 2011-2013, there estimated 114,989 filipinos (+/-5,293), including multiracial filipinos, in clark county; according other sources, there 140 thousand filipinos living in las vegas. according star-ledger in 2014, more 90,000 filipino nationals reside in las vegas area.

florida

filipino world war ii veterans fought @ battle of bataan in jacksonville

in 1910, there single filipino living in florida, population increased 11 in 1920, , 46 in 1930. in 1990, filipinos largest population of asian pacific americans in state, second largest population being indian americans. florida home 122,691 filipino americans, according 2010 census. of 2013, filipinos largest group of asian americans in duval county, 2000 census reported there around 15,000 filipino americans living in jacksonville metropolitan area, though community leaders estimated true number closer 25,000. indeed, 2010 census found community numbered @ 25,033, 20 percent of state s filipino americans. many of jacksonville s filipinos served in or otherwise had ties to, united states navy, has 2 bases in jacksonville. 2 of florida s other metropolitan areas have substantial filipino american communities: miami metropolitan area has 21,535, , tampa bay area has 18,724.

virginia

the first year filipinos documented in virginia united states census bureau in 1920, when 97 filipinos counted; 1930, population increased 126. in 1970, there 7,128 filipinos living in virginia, 5,449 of whom lived in norfolk-portsmouth metropolitan area. 1980, there 18,901 filipinos in virginia, significant concentrations in norfolk, , virginia beach. in following decade, 1990, filipino population in hampton roads area increased 116.8 percent, increasing 19,977 in area alone. in 1990, filipinos largest population of asian pacific americans in virginia, followed korean americans.

in 2000, virginia s filipino population 59,318. there 90,493 filipino americans in virginia of 2010, 39,720 of whom lived in virginia part of hampton roads metropolitan area. many filipinos settled around hampton roads region due united states navy have recruited them in philippines, , settling around oceana naval air station. in 2007, filipino americans make 1 quarter of foreign-born residents of area. in 2011, there between seventeen , twenty-two thousand filipino americans living in virginia beach. filipino immigrants among population 1/5th of immigrants living in virginia beach. larger population of filipino americans, 40,292, reside in virginia part of washington metropolitan area, , largest population of asian americans in prince george county.

elsewhere

u.s. metropolitan areas large filipino american populations (2010)

little manilas

in areas of sparse filipino population, form loosely-knit social organizations aimed @ maintaining sense of family , key feature of filipino culture. these organizations arrange social events, of charitable nature, , keep members up-to-date local events. organizations organized regional associations. associations small part of filipino american life. filipino americans formed close-knit neighborhoods, notably in california , hawaii. few communities have little manilas , civic , business districts tailored filipino american community.