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Nativity concentration and internal migration among the foreign-born

M M Kritz1, J M Nogle

  • 1Department of Rural Sociology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Demography
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Immigrants living in states with large compatriot populations are less likely to move between states. This social dimension is a key factor in internal migration patterns for foreign-born individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Demography
  • Migration Studies

Background:

  • Understanding immigrant settlement patterns is crucial for social and economic integration.
  • Previous research has focused on individual factors like human capital and economic conditions, often overlooking community effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of nativity concentration on interstate and intrastate migration of immigrants.
  • To determine if social networks and compatriot presence influence immigrant mobility more than other factors.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 1980 U.S. Census data.
  • Statistical modeling to assess the relationship between nativity concentration and migration patterns.
  • Control for variables such as human capital, immigration status, and state unemployment rates.

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Main Results:

  • Higher nativity concentration in a state deters interstate migration.
  • Nativity concentration does not significantly deter migration within the same state.
  • The presence of compatriots is a stronger predictor of internal migration than individual characteristics or economic factors.

Conclusions:

  • Social dimensions, specifically the concentration of co-nationals, play a significant role in shaping immigrant internal migration.
  • Future migration models for foreign-born populations should incorporate these social network effects.
  • Policy implications for immigrant integration and community development.