Top 5 Countries Whose Refugees Have Entered Missouri this Month

If you have a home, you're fortunate. Imagine not having a home country. That's a reality for many families and you'd probably be surprised exactly how many refugees have entered Missouri just in the past 30 days and the countries the fled from.

Stacker just compiled a complete list of all the countries who have had any of their people enter Missouri since the first of August 2024. I predict you'll be surprised by the country who's at #1.

Here are the exact numbers of refugees from each country that have entered Missouri during the past month and a half shared by Stacker:

• Congo: 83
• Somalia: 49
• Afghanistan: 39
• Venezuela: 28
• Myanmar: 8

Who would have thought that the Congo would be the country having more refugees than any other entering Missouri.

I've lived in places where refugees are a controversial topic. Personally, I feel sorry for the legitimate families who really are seeking a better quality of life who get lumped in with the less honorable elements that sometimes enter our state, too.

It's not easy not having your own country. Let's hope the individuals who are now in Missouri are here for the right reasons.