Pakistani population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Pakistani (alone) population, by nativity
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Pakistani alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
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Pakistani population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Pakistani (alone) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 165,000 | 125,000 | 40,000 |
| 2010 | 330,000 | 225,000 | 110,000 |
| 2019 | 500,000 | 330,000 | 175,000 |
| 2023 | 580,000 | 360,000 | 220,000 |
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Pakistani alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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