United States
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
52375000
Immigrant Population
15.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
3187000
Emigrant Population
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Korean Immigrants in the United States
About 1 million Korean immigrants lived in the United States in 2017, down slightly from a 2010 peak.
Foreign Fighters: Will Revoking Citizenship Mitigate the Threat?
Citizenship revocation against foreign fighters has unclear security benefits and risks two-tier citizenship, Muslim community stigma, and statelessness.
How the U.S. Legal Immigration System Works
This explainer answers common questions about the visa categories immigrants use to move temporarily or permanently to the United States, how many people are in the green-card backlog, and more.
Mitigating the Effects of Trauma among Young Children of Immigrants and Refugees: The Role of Early Childhood Programs
Young children of immigrants and refugees face elevated trauma risk. Early childhood programs can help but lack capacity and culturally responsive resources.
Competing Approaches to Selecting Economic Immigrants: Points-Based vs. Demand-Driven Systems
Points-based and employer-led admissions systems are converging into hybrids. Policymakers need flexible, evidence-driven approaches to compete for global talent.
Immigrant Families and Child Welfare Systems: Emerging Needs and Promising Policies
Growing immigrant family numbers and tougher enforcement strain child welfare. This report identifies key policy gaps and promising agency approaches to better serve families.
How Many Unauthorized Immigrants Graduate from U.S. High Schools Annually?
MPI estimated 98,000 unauthorized immigrants graduate from U.S. high schools per year, with California and Texas accounting for 44 percent.
Policy Solutions to Address Crisis at Border Exist, But Require Will and Staying Power to Execute
A range of policy responses would more effectively address the complex factors fueling Central American migration than closing the U.S.-Mexico border and cutting off aid to Central America.
The Unintended Consequences for English Learners of Using the Four-Year Graduation Rate for School Accountability
The four-year graduation rate for school accountability disadvantages English Learners, creating incentives to deny enrollment to older newcomers who need more time.
