Demographic Profiles

Explore the research, analysis, and data for particular immigrant populations, by national origin, legal status, or other characteristic.

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Black Immigrants in the United States Face Hurdles, but Outcomes Vary by City

Black immigrants in the United States face compounding racial and immigrant disadvantages, but city-level policies significantly shape their economic outcomes.

A man and child at a naturalization ceremony outside Washington, DC.

China’s Rapid Development Has Transformed Its Migration Trends

China has transformed into an emerging destination for migrants, even as it is also a key origin. But legal frameworks for immigrants lag behind the scale of movement.

Image of man on steps in front of China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, China

Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States

U.S. immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa tend to be highly educated but face high poverty rates and rely heavily on humanitarian and diversity visa pathways.

Mother and daughter from Middle Eastern background

Immigration Has Been a Defining, Often Contentious, Element Throughout U.S. History

Largely unchanged since 1965, the U.S. immigration system is buckling under record backlogs, enforcement costs, and deepening partisan gridlock.

A Dutch family at Ellis Island between 1915 and 1920.

South Africa Reckons with Its Status as a Top Immigration Destination, Apartheid History, and Economic Challenges

Africa's top immigrant destination, South Africa struggles to balance regional migration demands against high unemployment, xenophobia, and an asylum system that rejects most cases.

Two boys pose in an informal settlement east of Johannesburg largely populated by immigrants.

Naturalized Citizens in the United States

U.S. naturalization rates hit a decade low in fiscal year (FY) 2020, even as 9.1 million green-card holders were eligible to become U.S. citizens.

New U.S. citizens take an oath during a naturalization ceremony.

Charting a New Regional Course of Action: The Complex Motivations and Costs of Central American Migration

A survey of thousands of migrant-sending households in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras finds economic hardship drives migration desire, though few turn intentions into plans.

Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States

Vietnamese immigration to the United States is rooted in its refugee history. As of 2019, 1.4 million Vietnamese immigrants lived in the United States.

A woman stands onboard the U.S. Navy vessel on which she was born.

Once Primarily an Origin for Refugees, Ethiopia Experiences Evolving Migration Patterns

Ethiopia is simultaneously one of Africa's largest refugee hosts and a major origin for irregular labor migrants, a duality shaped by decades of conflict, poverty, and geography.

A woman and her child in southern Ethiopia.

Medicaid Access and Participation: A Data Profile of Eligible and Ineligible Immigrant Adults

In 2019, 4.3 million income-eligible immigrants were barred from Medicaid by status restrictions, with wide state variation in eligibility and participation.