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The Overlooked Impact of Immigration on the Size of the Future U.S. Workforce
Immigrant-origin individuals have been the driving force behind U.S. demographic growth in the United States over the past two decades. Changing immigration policy could significantly influence how this population helps the country manage its demographic shifts and rising old-age dependency ratio. This short read and accompanying data tool offer first-ever projections of the size of the immigrant-origin working-age population to 2040 under varying immigration scenarios.
How the Rebuilt U.S. System Resettled the Most Refugees in 30 Years
A tripling of funding, expanded refugee officer corps, and processing innovations boosted the United States to its highest refugee resettlement numbers in 30 years in fiscal 2024.
Inmigrantes mexicanos en Estados Unidos
Los mexicanos siguen siendo el grupo de inmigrantes más numeroso de Estados Unidos, pero su población lleva más de una década disminuyendo.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Mexicans remained the largest U.S. immigrant group as of 2023, but the population has been shrinking for over a decade.
Large-Scale Deportations May Have Unintended Consequences
Research shows large-scale deportations rarely deter migration, reduce crime, or boost native workers' wages, although they may fuel violence and new migration in origin countries.
Engaging Local Communities for More Effective Climate Mobility Programming
Local NGOs and municipalities must be treated as genuine partners, not just implementers, if climate mobility programs are to deliver effective, sustainable, and just outcomes.
Immigrants and Crime in the United States
A significant and growing body of research at U.S., state, and local levels demonstrates that immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than the U.S.-born population.
Immigrants and the U.S. Economy
The question of whether immigration represents a net cost or a net benefit to the U.S. economy has been a major source of contention. Research finds that, on balance, it is a net positive.
Immigrants and the Use of Public Benefits in the United States
Most noncitizens in the United States face significant restrictions on access to federally funded public benefits—particularly unauthorized immigrants.
Who Are Immigrants in the United States?
With immigration a central focus in U.S. public and policy conversations, this explainer answers key questions about the characteristics of the foreign-born population.
