Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United States–Mexico border. Additionally, more than one in five foreign-born residents are from Asia. The city is home to the nation's third-largest concentration of consular offices, representing 86 countries.
Located in the American South , Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community . The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million ( 21.4 percent ) residents who were born outside the United States , with nearly two - thirds of the area 's foreign - born population from south of the United States – Mexico border . Additionally , more than one in five foreign - born residents are from Asia . The city is home to the nation 's third - largest concentration of consular offices , representing 86 countries .
How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia?
How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia ?
one in five
one in five