There are approximately 44.7 million immigrants in the United States.
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How many immigrants are there in the United States, and who are they?
There are approximately 44.7 million immigrants in the United States.
About one in every eight U.S. residents (13.7%) is foreign-born.
Source: U.S. Census 2018 American Community Survey
The five largest immigrant populations in the United States are from:
Source: U.S. Census 2017 American Community Survey
What is the migration status of immigrants in the United States?
The majority of U.S. immigrants (73%) have authorization.
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Almost half (47.2%) of all immigrants have become United States citizens.
