Foreign-Born Population in the US Reaches Record High

The share of US residents born outside the country reached 14.3% in 2023, the highest in over a century. International migrants have been a major driver of population growth, particularly from Latin America. The overall demographic landscape is also changing with an aging population and shifting ethnic compositions.

The percentage of foreign-born residents in the United States reached its highest level in over a century at 14.3% in 2023, according to the US Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey.

International migration has become a key driver of US population growth, with Latin Americans comprising a larger share of the newcomers. Among states, Delaware, Georgia, and New Mexico saw significant increases in foreign-born residents.

Demographic shifts include an aging population, with the median age rising to 39.2 years, and changes in ethnic compositions; Hispanic and Asian populations saw slight increases while the non-Hispanic white population decreased.

(With inputs from agencies.)