Archive · 23 Aug 2025
US Immigrant Population Falls, First Decline Since 1960s
The number of immigrants in the U.S. has decreased by 1.4 million, a first since the 1960s.
This drop is related to policies put in place by former President Donald Trump.
This change is affecting the workforce, as the number of workers has also decreased.
The policies included tougher rules about who can come to the U.S. and increased deportations.
Even though the immigrant population has decreased, the U.S. still has the most immigrants in the world.
US immigrant population dropped by 1.4 million in early 2025.
Decline linked to former President Trump's immigration policies.
The drop marks the first such decline since the 1960s.
American labor market lost over 750,000 immigrant workers.
Unauthorized immigration also decreased.
- Who
- Immigrant population and the Trump administration.
- What
- Decline in the US immigrant population.
- When
- Early 2025.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- Due to the implementation of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Critics of Trump Policies
Supporters of Trump Policies
Humanitarian Concerns vs. National Security
Critics of Trump Policies
Policies are inhumane and separate families.
Supporters of Trump Policies
Policies protect the country.
Economic Impact
Critics of Trump Policies
Policies negatively impact labor market.
Supporters of Trump Policies
Policies encourage employment for citizens.
- Decline in Immigrant Population
- 1.4 million
- Timeframe of Decline
- January - June 2025
- Impact on Workforce
- Over 750,000 fewer immigrant workers
- Unauthorized Immigration Peak
- 14 million (2023)
- Immigrant population % of US
- 15.4%
