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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Sanctuary Cities Come Under Scrutiny, As Does Federal-Local Immigration Relationship
The killing of Kathryn Steinle exposed deep fractures in federal-local immigration enforcement and thrust sanctuary policies into the 2016 presidential campaign.
Origin and Community: Asian and Latin American Unauthorized Youth and U.S. Deportation Relief
Asian immigrant youths have applied for U.S. deferred action at far lower rates than Latino peers, yet they renewed their grants on time more often.
In-Country Processing in Central America: A Piece of the Puzzle
The Central American Minors program provides eligible northern Central American minors a legal alternative to dangerous migration, but historical precedent suggests limited reach.
Repealing Birthright Citizenship: The Unintended Consequences
Repealing birthright citizenship would grow the U.S. unauthorized population, contrary to its stated aims, and would create a self-perpetuating underclass excluded from social membership for generations.
DACA at the Three-Year Mark: High Pace of Renewals, But Processing Difficulties Evident
By March 2015, 83 percent of eligible DACA beneficiaries had renewed. But processing delays and outreach gaps at USCIS raised the risk of coverage lapses for many recipients.
An Analysis of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States by Country and Region of Birth
While Mexico still accounts for more than half of unauthorized immigrants in the United States, Central American and Asian populations tripled after 2000.
Americans Abroad: A Disillusioned Diaspora?
A survey of 1,400 overseas U.S. citizens found that nearly one-third were considering renouncing their citizenship.
Filipino Immigrants in the United States
In 2013, the 1.8 million Filipino immigrants in the United States tended to be highly educated, reported high incomes, and were mostly U.S. citizens.
The Limited English Proficient Population in the United States in 2013
In 2013, Limited English Proficient (LEP) U.S. residents numbered approximately 25.1 million, including both immigrants and the U.S. born.
Understanding the Potential Impact of Executive Action on Immigration Enforcement
Changed DHS prosecutorial discretion guidelines in 2014 narrowed enforcement to 13 percent of unauthorized immigrants, according to MPI estimates.
