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  • ‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians

    09/20/2024 10:31:19 AM PDT · by DallasBiff · 24 replies
    CNN ^ | 9/19/24 | Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN
    How many Haitians are living in Springfield? There’s no official tally. Mayor Rob Rue told CNN the city’s population has grown about 25% over the past three years, in part due to the arrival of Haitian immigrants. Between 12,000 and 15,000 immigrants are living in Clark County, which includes Springfield, according to estimates on the city’s website. Of that group, an estimated 10,000-12,000 are Haitian, according to a July presentation from the county’s health commissioner, who cited data from school and social services officials. The 2020 Census estimated about 60,000 people were living in Springfield, and 2022 data from the...