U.S. Immigrant Population Spotlights

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Canadian Immigrants in the United States

Canadian immigrants, once a much larger share of immigration to the United States, tend to be older, highly educated, and economically well-positioned.

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Refugees and Asylees in the United States

U.S. refugee admissions hit historic lows in fiscal year (FY) 2020 amid changing Trump policies, even as global displacement reached a record 80 million.

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Immigrants from the Dominican Republic in the United States

Nearly 1.2 million Dominican immigrants lived in the United States in 2019, making them the fourth-largest Hispanic immigrant group.

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Immigrants from Asia in the United States

Following the end of exclusionary laws, migration from Asia to the United States has risen since the mid-1960s. As of 2019, migrants from Asia represented nearly one-third of U.S. immigrants.

Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States

This data compendium offers statistics on some of the key questions around immigration and immigrants in the United States, who numbered 44.9 million in 2019.

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International Students in the United States

The United States hosted 1.1 million international students as of the 2019-20 school year, but enrollment declined for the first time in years due to higher costs and Trump restrictions.

International students wave flags of their origin countries

Mexican Immigrants in the United States

Even after a sizeable decline following the Great Recession, Mexicans remain the largest immigrant in the United States. They face higher rates of poverty and lower health insurance coverage than immigrants overall.