How many immigrants are there in the United States? Latest data and hot spot analysis
The immigration issue has always been one of the hot topics of concern in American society. Based on the latest statistics and hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze the current situation of immigration in the United States from the perspective of structured data and sort out recent relevant hot events.
1. Core data of U.S. immigrant population
| Data category | numerical value | Statistical year |
|---|---|---|
| total immigrant population | 46 million | 2023 |
| Proportion of national population | 13.9% | 2023 |
| legal immigration | 35 million | 2023 |
| illegal immigration | 11 million | 2023 |
| New green cards added annually | 1 million | 2022 |
| Main country of origin | Mexico/India/China | 2023 |
2. Recent immigration policy hot spots
1.Border crisis continues to simmer: In the past 10 days, social media has been abuzz with discussions about the jurisdictional conflict between the Texas Border Patrol and the federal government, with the related hashtag #BorderCrisis read more than 200 million times.
2.H-1B visa reform: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new H-1B lottery rules for fiscal year 2025, canceling multiple registrations for the same applicant, triggering widespread discussion in the technology industry.
3.Progress of the "Dream Student" Bill: Democratic congressmen once again pushed for the permanent legislation of DACA, and Fox News related reports received the highest number of retweets in a single day, 120,000 times.
3. Characteristics of immigrant population structure
| age group | Proportion | education level | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 years old | 27% | High school or below | 31% |
| 18-44 years old | 46% | Bachelor degree and above | 33% |
| Over 45 years old | 27% | Vocational skills education | 36% |
4. Latest data on economic impact
| economic indicators | Immigration contribution value | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| GDP share | 16.7% | +0.8%(YoY) |
| labor force participation rate | 65.3% | Higher than native-born population |
| Proportion of start-up companies | 25% | 40% in the field of science and technology |
5. Differences in immigrant distribution among states
According to the latest report from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI):
| State name | Immigrant population (10,000) | Main source area |
|---|---|---|
| california | 1050 | Latin America/Asia |
| texas | 490 | Mexico/Central America |
| Florida | 420 | Caribbean/South America |
| new york | 450 | global diversification |
6. Changing trends in social attitudes
A June Pew Research Center poll showed:
•support increased immigrationThe proportion rose to 34% (28% in 2020)
•Think immigrants improve culture47% of respondents
•Worry about job competitionThe proportion dropped to 39%
Conclusion:As a traditional immigrant country, the United States’ immigrant population continues to expand and exhibit diversified characteristics. Recent policy adjustments and border issues have kept the topic of immigration hot, while economic contribution data and changes in public opinion reflect the continued deepening of the complexity of the immigration issue. The future direction of immigration policy will remain a key variable affecting the development of American society.
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