Length of time in the U.S., 1970-2018
% of foreign-born population who have lived in the U.S. …
| Year | 0 to 10 years | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.6% | 69.4% |
| 1980 | 39.6% | 60.4% |
| 1990 | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| 2000 | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| 2010 | 34.7% | 65.3% |
| 2013 | 28.4% | 71.6% |
| 2014 | 28.1% | 71.9% |
| 2015 | 27.9% | 72.1% |
| 2016 | 27.6% | 72.4% |
| 2017 | 27.8% | 72.2% |
| 2018 | 27.5% | 72.5% |
Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of 1970-2000 decennial censuses and 2010, 2013-2018 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
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