Where are the most Ethiopians in the United States?

Where are the most Ethiopians in the United States?

Washington, D.C.
By far, the largest concentration of Ethiopians in the United States are found in Washington, D.C. and the local metro area. Some conservative estimates put the number at around 75,000 residents, while other figures go up to 250,000.

Why do Ethiopians move to the US?

Others seek employment, religious freedom, or the opportunity to learn new things at colleges. There are also extreme reasons why people migrate such as war, natural disaster, and political unrest. Countless people from Ethiopia, for example, have fled due to of years of political unrest.

How many Ethiopians are in Seattle?

As of 2010, there are more than 25,000 Ethiopians living in the Seattle area, making it one of the largest communities of Ethiopians in the United States.

How many Ethiopian live in Massachusetts?

Ethiopian-MAACoalition. ECMAA was founded by a group of Ethiopian refugees in 1986 to serve their community. It has a long history of assisting Ethiopian and other African refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts. The Ethiopian population in Greater Boston is estimated at 9,000-12,000.

How many Ethiopians are in Atlanta?

Local observers suggest that the Ethiopian community has grown substantially and that the population numbers at least 12,000.

How many Ethiopian live in Texas?

An estimated 45,000 people in North Texas have ties to Ethiopia, either as their home country or the home of their immediate family members. DALLAS — Col. Yonas Leban lives in Dallas and has called the United States home for more than 30 years.

How many Ethiopian live in Atlanta?

The Washington, DC, metropolitan area had a population of about 35,000 Ethiopian im- migrants, making it the largest population center for Ethiopia-born people in the United States. The metropolitan areas of Minneapolis, Seattle, and Atlanta each had approximately 10,000 Ethiopia-born residents.