New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a concentrated immigrant population in the United States. Over half of foreign-born residents reside in just four states: California, Texas, Florida, and New York. These states also boast the highest percentage of immigrants within their populations, exceeding 20% each.
The report, released amidst a heated political climate surrounding immigration, highlights a growing and increasingly educated immigrant population. Notably, the median age of foreign-born residents has risen to 46.7 years, while the share with at least a high school diploma has grown to 75%.
Latin America remains the primary source region for immigrants, accounting for roughly half of the foreign-born population. However, the composition within this group has shifted in recent years. The number of Mexican immigrants has decreased by 1 million, while immigrants from South and Central America have increased by 2.1 million.