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   From: not@that.dot   
      
   On Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:39:39 -0000 (UTC)   
   Webbster  wrote:   
      
   > Those imaginary "tens of millions" did not and would not all be using   
   > Colorado river water. Even if there were actual millions of   
   > immigrants, only a very small percentage would settle in that river   
   > drainage.   
      
   Phoenix, Tucson...easily a million!   
      
   AI Overview   
   An estimated 323,000 immigrants live in Phoenix, making up about 20% of the   
   city's population, with recent growth driven heavily by both domestic and   
   international migration, according to 2025 data. The Phoenix metro area's   
   overall population increase    
   relies significantly on these new arrivals, as immigration offsets lower birth   
   rates, with immigrants settling in the urban core for job opportunities,   
   according to analysis from March 2025.   
      
      
   Key Figures & Data Points:   
   Foreign-Born Share: Around 12.2% of the Tucson MSA population was foreign-born   
   in 2023, making it a significant hub, though lower than San Diego or El Paso   
   by percentage.   
   Border Encounters (Tucson Sector):   
   FY 2023-2024: 463,567 migrant encounters (Oct '23 - Sep '24).   
   FY 2023: Over 373,000 encounters (previous year).   
   Origins: A large portion of immigrants in Arizona, and likely Tucson, come   
   from Mexico and Latin America.   
   In Summary: Tucson is a significant destination for immigrants, with a   
   substantial foreign-born population and a major role in border   
   crossings, leading to high numbers of both settled residents and recent   
   arrivals.   
      
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