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Analysis of recent data shows a historic 2.2 million drop in the US foreign-born population from January to July 2025, primarily due to a 1.6 million decrease in illegal immigrants, likely driven by increased enforcement and border policies, which may positively impact US labor markets and wages.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that more than half of the foreign-born population in the United States resides in California, Texas, Florida, and New York, with half of them hailing from Latin America. The foreign-born population has grown older and more educated over the past twelve years, with most states experiencing double-digit percentage increases. The report comes amid heightened focus on immigration as a key issue in the 2024 presidential race, with the Biden administration facing challenges in managing an influx of migrants at the Southwest border.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that more than half of the foreign-born population in the United States resides in just four states, with California, Texas, Florida, and New York leading the way. The report also shows that half of the foreign-born residents are naturalized citizens, with the population growing older and more educated over the past twelve years. Immigration has become a key issue in the 2024 presidential race, with the Biden administration facing challenges in managing the influx of migrants at the Southwest border.
The foreign-born population in the US has reached a record high of 49.5 million people, accounting for around 15% of the total population. A study by the Center for Immigration Studies attributes this increase to migrants entering the country during the current border crisis, with an estimated 4.5 million people crossing the border since President Biden's inauguration. The study suggests that more than half of this increase is due to new illegal immigration. If immigration continues at the current pace, the foreign-born population could reach 59 million, or 17.3% of the population, by the end of Biden's second term. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has bused over 70,000 migrants to sanctuary cities to highlight the impact of the crisis, with New York City receiving the largest number of immigrants.