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Mobility by Nativity | Demographic Glossary

Written by Adelle Wood | Jun 27, 2025 3:41:26 AM

Definition

A cross-tabulation showing the geographical mobility of individuals (whether they moved within the last year and how far), categorized by their nativity (U.S.-born vs. foreign-born).

Why It Matters

Directly contrasts the mobility patterns of U.S.-born versus foreign-born populations. It highlights differences in migration tendencies driven by immigration processes, economic integration, or cultural ties.

Specific Relevance for Professionals:

Marketers
Helps identify markets with high mobility among specific nativity groups, influencing targeting for relocation services, immigrant integration programs, or services tailored to new arrivals vs. established populations.

Researchers
Fundamental for studying immigration flows, internal migration patterns of immigrant groups, and the impact of migration on the socio-economic integration of foreign-born populations.

Consultants
Crucial for advising clients on services targeting immigrant communities, or for assessing market opportunities based on the mobility characteristics of U.S.-born vs. foreign-born populations.

Public Policy Workers
Important for informing immigration policies, immigrant integration programs, and planning for services that address the specific mobility needs of U.S.-born and foreign-born populations.

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