Census sees rise of foreign-born population on LI

These communities are all trying to make sure the population is correctly counted in the new Census. It is very important to get an accurate count. - - Donna Poisl

By OLIVIA WINSLOW

Thirteen of Long Island's hamlets and villages have a foreign-born population of at least 20 percent, with most increasing since 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest estimates for 2006-2008 out Tuesday.

In 10 of those localities, 10 percent or more of the population are not U.S. citizens, a Newsday analysis showed.
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