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short readsDec 7, 2021

African immigrants in U.S. more religious than other Black Americans, and more likely to be Catholic

Immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa tend to be more religious than U.S.-born Black adults or immigrants from the Caribbean.
reportJan 20, 2022

1. The Caribbean is the largest origin source of Black immigrants, but fastest growth is among African immigrants

The vast majority of Black immigrants are from two regions: the Caribbean and Africa. These two areas accounted for 88% of all Black foreign-born people in the United States in 2019. Black immigrants from Africa have been the primary driver for much of the overall recent growth in the Black immigrant population. Between 2000 and […]
short readsJan 27, 2022

Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.

The number of Black immigrants living in the country reached 4.6 million in 2019, up from roughly 800,000 in 1980.
reportJan 20, 2022

One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants

Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
reportJan 20, 2022

3. A growing share of Black immigrants have a college degree or higher

Overall, Black immigrants earn college degrees at a similar rate to U.S. immigrants overall. Indeed, 31% of Black immigrants ages 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or higher – slightly lower (33%) than the share of the immigrant population in the U.S. with a college degree. The share of Black immigrants with at least […]
reportMar 13, 2024

3. Economic and policy changes

Majorities in most of the 24 countries surveyed say the economy in their country is in bad shape. In some places, these concerns color how people think democracy in their country could work better: by focusing on economic conditions and jobs. Economic reform, including issues like taxation, jobs, inflation and wealth inequality, ranks in the […]
reportAug 21, 2025

Methodology C: Definitions and concepts

This report presents estimates of the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States as of July 2023 and for earlier years. These estimates supersede all previously published Pew Research Center estimates. This appendix provides details on how the estimates are rounded and definitions of various concepts used in the report. This methodology section is […]
data essayDec 11, 2024

Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption

Voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls in what turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties.
short readsJul 8, 2024

In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020

In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.
reportOct 9, 2024

Why Asian Immigrants Come to the U.S. and How They View Life Here

Most say they’d move to the U.S. again if they could and cite a good comparative standard of living. But 59% also see major issues with the immigration system.

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African immigrants in U.S. more religious than other Black Americans, and more likely to be Catholic

1. The Caribbean is the largest origin source of Black immigrants, but fastest growth is among African immigrants

Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.

One-in-Ten Black People Living in the U.S. Are Immigrants

3. A growing share of Black immigrants have a college degree or higher

3. Economic and policy changes

Methodology C: Definitions and concepts

Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption

In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020

Why Asian Immigrants Come to the U.S. and How They View Life Here

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