Sri Lankan population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Sri Lankan (alone) population, by nativity
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 Sri Lankan alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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Sri Lankan population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Sri Lankan (alone) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,000 | 15,000 | 3,000 |
| 2010 | 35,000 | 30,000 | 7,000 |
| 2019 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 10,000 |
| 2023 | 65,000 | 50,000 | 16,000 |
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 Sri Lankan alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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