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**fluoxet** · 03-13-2011, 10:56 AM

In New Jersey, we have more Indians than any other state.
We have more Filipinos than anywhere outside of the Pacific. Same for Koreans.
We have the largest Cuban population outside of Cuba and Florida.
We have the most Costa Ricans anywhere outside of Costa Rica.
We have one of the largest Italian populations in the country. (Italians are the largest ethnic group in the state)
We have both the second-largest Jewish population and the second-largest Muslim population in the country.

To say New Jersey is Jersey Shore is beyond ridiculous. We're more diverse than just about anywhere in the United States.

**crumoursegemo** · 03-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Notable minority groups, the English.

**Kalobbis** · 03-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Notable minority groups, the English.

So, you live in New Pakistan?

**Hsmrcahr** · 03-13-2011, 11:00 AM

North Africans, Blacks , Italians, Portuguese and Polish

**Gymngatagaica** · 03-13-2011, 11:00 AM

I agree, about New Jersey, alot of areas in New Jersey seem to have a wider range of nationalities than even NYC does honestly (or at least they seem more visible in NJ).

**Shinegayboyx** · 03-13-2011, 11:02 AM

So, you live in New Pakistan?

Not too bad in my locale but not far away there are tons of Asians, Blacks & Micks.

The nearest city, Birmingham, is about 10% Irish, 5% Black and 20% Asian, plus there are more transient immigrant groups (namely Eastern Europeans).

**Abarricoss** · 03-13-2011, 11:02 AM

Brazilians
Angolans
Cape Verdeans
Ukranians
Moldavians
Gypsies
Mozambicans
Chinese

**MyOwnStyle** · 03-13-2011, 11:03 AM

I agree, about New Jersey, alot of areas in New Jersey seem to have a wider range of nationalities than even NYC does honestly (or at least they seem more visible in NJ).

I don't know about NYC, since you're talking about cramming 8 million people into tiny ethnic neighborhoods... but definitely NYS.

I go to Long Branch all the time, and it's all Portuguese there. I go next door (from Long Branch) to Deal and it's all Orthodox Jews. [Insert joke about Jews looking for a deal here.]

From one town to the next in New Jersey, the demographics change drastically.

Princeton is mostly white, then next door to where I am is West Windsor/Princeton Junction which is mostly Asian.

**VardyCodarexyz** · 03-13-2011, 11:07 AM

NYC:

Russians
Polish
Dominicans
Puerto Ricans
Mexicans
Hondurans
Salvadoreans
Bengalis
Trinidadians
Jamaicans
Guyanese
Chinese
Korean
Colombians

**Ebjjrxrd** · 03-13-2011, 11:08 AM

NYC:

Russians
Polish
Dominicans
Puerto Ricans
Mexicans
Hondurans
Salvadoreans
Bengalis
Trinidadians
Jamaicans
Guyanese
Chinese
Korean
Colombians

Uh, have we not heard of Staten Island, or Bensonhurst, or Arthur Avenue, or... you get the point.

We wops are still alive and kicking.

**23tommy** · 03-13-2011, 11:11 AM

I don't know about NYC, since you're talking about cramming 8 million people into tiny ethnic neighborhoods... but definitely NYS.

I go to Long Branch all the time, and it's all Portuguese there. I go next door (from Long Branch) to Deal and it's all Orthodox Jews. [Insert joke about Jews looking for a deal here.]

From one town to the next in New Jersey, the demographics change drastically.

Princeton is mostly white, then next door to where I am is West Windsor/Princeton Junction which is mostly Asian.

I base it off the fact that when I was in Perth Amboy I saw a much wider range of different Hispanic nationalities in high proportions than I normally do in NYC. And New Jersey seems to have ethnic enclaves for more ethnic groups than NYC does, although of course it's not the best comparison since NJ is a state and NYC is just a city.

I don't know any Cubans nor Portuguese or around here, yet they seem to be common in NJ

**bp9QxekG** · 03-13-2011, 11:13 AM

I grew-up in a rural town. We had whites, Latinos, and Hispanics. Our minority was Native Indians. When I was in school, there only were 1 or 2 black families in our district. There were no active "ethnic" divisions, but 'racial' divisions instead. In fact, I really didn't even know "ethnocentricism" existed until my mid-20s.

It made me aware of the difference between 'Racial' divisions in the US compared to 'Ethnic' divisions in Europa. These mainly are social categories used to divide people apart (counter-intuitive to Nationalism) and subjugate (racial) minorities into lower classes (ie. all non-whites).

**Nidsstese** · 03-13-2011, 11:25 AM

In New Jersey,...We have more Filipinos than anywhere outside of the Pacific. .

Casino gambling is one of the favorite past times of our people. You will usually find a Filipino community nearby a large-scale casino such as Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

**xpllmr** · 03-13-2011, 11:26 AM

Casino gambling is one of the favorite past times of our people. You will usually find a Filipino community nearby a large-scale casino such as Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

When I was in Vegas a month ago, the only Filipinos I saw were working in the casinos. That's not to say that you're wrong by any means, I just found it odd.

**bixlewlyimila** · 03-13-2011, 11:35 AM

lots of blacks,lots of ricans,lots of koreans...

---------- Post added 2011-03-13 at 04:36 ----------

also a fair number of philipinos here.as well as panamanians...all related to the army one way or the other...

its just one big melting pot of trash

and im not badmouthing any of those ethnicities,just the fact that the army unfortunately attracts alot of the worst ones...

**Futfwrca** · 03-13-2011, 11:40 AM

When I was in Vegas a month ago, the only Filipinos I saw were working in the casinos. That's not to say that you're wrong by any means, I just found it odd.

Some work at a casino and some are high-rollers.

A lot of them bought a house on the northside of Las Vegas during the real-estate boom. The retirees especially knew that buying a house would cost less compared to driving frequently from L.A. to Las Vegas.

**mikajuise** · 03-13-2011, 11:59 AM

Poles
Romanians
Armenians
Mexicans
Guatemalans

**Dodoerabe** · 03-13-2011, 12:13 PM

Nevada

Las Vegas....It is home to some 90,000 Filipinos, mostly living in the Las Vegas Clark County area. It has a Little Manila that is centered to serve the growing Filipino population. It is now a focal point of Filipino tourists and immigrants and is served by Philippine Airlines, which provides easy access when travelling between the Philippines and Nevada.

Filipinos are also the largest Asian group in Las Vegas and in the state of Nevada. Many Filipino businesses proliferate around the Las Vegas area, particularly locally-owned shops, restaurants, immigration and remittance offices....

**Ubgvuncd** · 03-13-2011, 12:26 PM

Respectevely;

Turks,
Manavs,
Bulgarian immigrants,
Laz,
Georgians,
Bosniaks,
Kırımean Tatars,
Pomaks,
Chircassians,
Aphazes,
Albanians,
etc.

**ATTILAGLIC** · 03-13-2011, 12:31 PM

Respectevely;

Turks,
Manavs,
Bulgarian immigrants,
Laz,
Georgians,
Bosniaks,
Kırımean Tatars,
Pomaks,
Chircassians,
Aphazes,
Albanians,
etc.

So the Laz ve Gaz joke is true?

03-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#1
fluoxet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 591 Senior Member	Notable ethnic & minority groups where you live? In New Jersey, we have more Indians than any other state. We have more Filipinos than anywhere outside of the Pacific. Same for Koreans. We have the largest Cuban population outside of Cuba and Florida. We have the most Costa Ricans anywhere outside of Costa Rica. We have one of the largest Italian populations in the country. (Italians are the largest ethnic group in the state) We have both the second-largest Jewish population and the second-largest Muslim population in the country. To say New Jersey is Jersey Shore is beyond ridiculous. We're more diverse than just about anywhere in the United States. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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crumoursegemo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 536 Senior Member	Notable minority groups, the English. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Kalobbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Notable minority groups, the English. So, you live in New Pakistan? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Hsmrcahr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	North Africans, Blacks , Italians, Portuguese and Polish Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Gymngatagaica Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	I agree, about New Jersey, alot of areas in New Jersey seem to have a wider range of nationalities than even NYC does honestly (or at least they seem more visible in NJ). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Shinegayboyx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	So, you live in New Pakistan? Not too bad in my locale but not far away there are tons of Asians, Blacks & Micks. The nearest city, Birmingham, is about 10% Irish, 5% Black and 20% Asian, plus there are more transient immigrant groups (namely Eastern Europeans). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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MyOwnStyle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	I agree, about New Jersey, alot of areas in New Jersey seem to have a wider range of nationalities than even NYC does honestly (or at least they seem more visible in NJ). I don't know about NYC, since you're talking about cramming 8 million people into tiny ethnic neighborhoods... but definitely NYS. I go to Long Branch all the time, and it's all Portuguese there. I go next door (from Long Branch) to Deal and it's all Orthodox Jews. [Insert joke about Jews looking for a deal here.] From one town to the next in New Jersey, the demographics change drastically. Princeton is mostly white, then next door to where I am is West Windsor/Princeton Junction which is mostly Asian. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ebjjrxrd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 511 Senior Member	NYC: Russians Polish Dominicans Puerto Ricans Mexicans Hondurans Salvadoreans Bengalis Trinidadians Jamaicans Guyanese Chinese Korean Colombians Uh, have we not heard of Staten Island, or Bensonhurst, or Arthur Avenue, or... you get the point. We wops are still alive and kicking. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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23tommy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	I don't know about NYC, since you're talking about cramming 8 million people into tiny ethnic neighborhoods... but definitely NYS. I go to Long Branch all the time, and it's all Portuguese there. I go next door (from Long Branch) to Deal and it's all Orthodox Jews. [Insert joke about Jews looking for a deal here.] From one town to the next in New Jersey, the demographics change drastically. Princeton is mostly white, then next door to where I am is West Windsor/Princeton Junction which is mostly Asian. I base it off the fact that when I was in Perth Amboy I saw a much wider range of different Hispanic nationalities in high proportions than I normally do in NYC. And New Jersey seems to have ethnic enclaves for more ethnic groups than NYC does, although of course it's not the best comparison since NJ is a state and NYC is just a city. I don't know any Cubans nor Portuguese or around here, yet they seem to be common in NJ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bp9QxekG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	I grew-up in a rural town. We had whites, Latinos, and Hispanics. Our minority was Native Indians. When I was in school, there only were 1 or 2 black families in our district. There were no active "ethnic" divisions, but 'racial' divisions instead. In fact, I really didn't even know "ethnocentricism" existed until my mid-20s. It made me aware of the difference between 'Racial' divisions in the US compared to 'Ethnic' divisions in Europa. These mainly are social categories used to divide people apart (counter-intuitive to Nationalism) and subjugate (racial) minorities into lower classes (ie. all non-whites). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Nidsstese Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	In New Jersey,...We have more Filipinos than anywhere outside of the Pacific. . Casino gambling is one of the favorite past times of our people. You will usually find a Filipino community nearby a large-scale casino such as Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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xpllmr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 875 Senior Member	Casino gambling is one of the favorite past times of our people. You will usually find a Filipino community nearby a large-scale casino such as Atlantic City and Las Vegas. When I was in Vegas a month ago, the only Filipinos I saw were working in the casinos. That's not to say that you're wrong by any means, I just found it odd. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bixlewlyimila Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 367 Senior Member	lots of blacks,lots of ricans,lots of koreans... ---------- Post added 2011-03-13 at 04:36 ---------- also a fair number of philipinos here.as well as panamanians...all related to the army one way or the other... its just one big melting pot of trash and im not badmouthing any of those ethnicities,just the fact that the army unfortunately attracts alot of the worst ones... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Futfwrca Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 424 Senior Member	When I was in Vegas a month ago, the only Filipinos I saw were working in the casinos. That's not to say that you're wrong by any means, I just found it odd. Some work at a casino and some are high-rollers. A lot of them bought a house on the northside of Las Vegas during the real-estate boom. The retirees especially knew that buying a house would cost less compared to driving frequently from L.A. to Las Vegas. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Dodoerabe Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Nevada Las Vegas....It is home to some 90,000 Filipinos, mostly living in the Las Vegas Clark County area. It has a Little Manila that is centered to serve the growing Filipino population. It is now a focal point of Filipino tourists and immigrants and is served by Philippine Airlines, which provides easy access when travelling between the Philippines and Nevada. Filipinos are also the largest Asian group in Las Vegas and in the state of Nevada. Many Filipino businesses proliferate around the Las Vegas area, particularly locally-owned shops, restaurants, immigration and remittance offices.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ubgvuncd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 643 Senior Member	Respectevely; Turks, Manavs, Bulgarian immigrants, Laz, Georgians, Bosniaks, Kırımean Tatars, Pomaks, Chircassians, Aphazes, Albanians, etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ATTILAGLIC Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	Respectevely; Turks, Manavs, Bulgarian immigrants, Laz, Georgians, Bosniaks, Kırımean Tatars, Pomaks, Chircassians, Aphazes, Albanians, etc. So the Laz ve Gaz joke is true? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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