Jeanne Batalova

2 months ago | migrationpolicy.org | Jeanne Batalova |Alejandro Urbina-Bernal

ARTICLE: Nearly one-third of all immigrants in the United States come from Asia, more than any other region except Latin America. Compared to both the U.S. born and overall foreign-born population, immigrants from Asia tend to have higher levels of education and income. This article offers useful statistics about this group, which represents a growing share of the U.S.

Mar 10, 2025 | migrationpolicy.org | Jeanne Batalova

ARTICLE: Find essential statistics about U.S. immigration, immigrants, and the immigration system today and throughout history. This perennially popular article compiles the latest available data on the size and shape of the immigrant population, immigrant families, refugees and asylees, unauthorized immigrants, temporary visitors, and more. It also examines legal immigration

Nov 4, 2024 | migrationpolicy.org | Jeanne Batalova |Michael Fix |Julia Gelatt

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

Oct 8, 2024 | migrationpolicy.org | Jeanne Batalova

ARTICLE: The number of Mexican immigrants in the United States dropped by about 1 million from 2010 to 2022, but has since rebounded to an extent while remaining below its peak. Mexicans are by far the largest group of immigrants in the United States, and more than half live in either California or Texas. This article offers key details of this population and how it is

Jul 10, 2024 | migrationpolicy.org | Jeanne Batalova |Brandon Marrow

ARTICLE: Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone for many immigrants, providing them with the same privileges and responsibilities as the U.S. born and deepening their integration into their new society. Slightly more than half of all immigrants are U.S. citizens. This article provides data on recent and historical naturalizations, including leading origin countries