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Dominican diaspora demographics and civic engagement

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Dominican diaspora demographics in North America and civic engagement

Recent sociodemographic reports indicate that the Dominican diaspora in North America has surpassed 2.5 million people. grown to approximately 2,572,796 people, accounting for 84.9% of the total Dominican population living abroad. According to the fifth edition of the Index Sociodemographic Registry, approximately 2,539,893 Dominicans reside in the United States, representing States hosts the vast majority of the global Dominican population living abroad. Detailed data shows that the with 2,539,893 residents, followed by Canada with 22,125 and Mexico with 10,539. The North American diaspora is 52.6% female and 47.4% male, with 39.9% of the population aged between 0 and 25 years. While the United States hosts the largest concentration, significant populations also reside in Canada and Mexico. In Puerto Rico, the Dominican community is estimated to represent represents between 58.5% and 60% of the total foreign-born population, contributing population. While official census data estimates this population at roughly 54,000, some organizations suggest the number could exceed 200,000 when including undocumented residents. This community is heavily concentrated in San Juan and Carolina and contributes approximately $1.7 billion to the local economy. Members Beyond demographics, the diaspora is increasingly focused on civic engagement. The organization Los Dominicanos Votan estimates that approximately 1.2 million people of Dominican descent have the potential to participate in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections on November 3. This population is primarily concentrated in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. While members of the diaspora, particularly in New York, maintain a strong national identity despite identity, they continue to express concerns regarding the high cost of living and citizen insecurity in the Dominican Republic. There have been noted positive responses to improved consular services and government initiatives under the administration of Luis Abinader.

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