Key findings about U. S. immigrants | Pew Research Center After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the nation’s immigrant population is now in decline In January 2025, 53 3 million immigrants lived in the United States – the largest number ever recorded In the ensuing months, however, more immigrants left the country or were deported than arrived
FOR RELEASE AUGUST 21, 2025 U. S. Unauthorized Immigrant Population . . . Overview of this report This report explores the dynamics shaping the population of immigrants living in the U S without full lawful status It provides a complete estimate and profile for the unauthorized immigrant population in 2023 based on the best data currently available The report also provides a look at how the population has since changed, sketching out trends based on incomplete
How the origins of America’s immigrants have changed since 1850 Immigrant populations by state The share of immigrants varies widely among states, from 2% in West Virginia to 27% in California In 2022, Mexican immigrants were the largest group in 29 states, while Indian immigrants were the largest group in six states Mirroring the national trend, the origins of immigrants living in each state have changed dramatically in the past century In 1920, the
Immigration Issues - Research and data from Pew Research Center The U S Postal Service, Park Service, Weather Service and NASA are viewed favorably by Republicans and Democrats, while views of ICE are deeply polarized In this Q A, we speak with Senior Demographer Jeffrey S Passel about how the Center estimates the number of unauthorized immigrants in the U S
2. Views of the Trump administration’s immigration policies Many Americans disapprove of several of the Trump administration’s most controversial immigration actions For example, 61% disapprove of deporting some immigrants who are in the United States illegally to a prison in El Salvador, while far fewer – 37% – approve of this policy Views are
Americans’ Views of Deportations - Pew Research Center Americans’ Views of Deportations Most say arrests of immigrants living in the U S illegally should be allowed at protests or in homes, but not at places of worship or schools