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Tennessee one of the top 10 states immigration has the least economic impact on

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States with the least economic impact from immigration:

1. Mississippi

2. Wyoming

3. Montana

4. South Dakota

5. Idaho

6. Louisiana

7. South Carolina

8. Tennessee

9. Maine

10. Arkansas

Source: WalletHub analysis is based upon 19 factors, including the share of immigrant workers and business owners, income generated by immigrant households and international students in the state, among other factors. Tennessee ranked low in the socioeconomic contribution category. Georgia ranked 20th among the 50 states.