Economics of Immigration

Economics of Immigration

How does immigration help the economy? Immigrants make a significant impact on state and local economies. Learn more about the contributions immigrants make as workers, taxpayers and consumers.

American Immigration Council Maps the Impact of Immigrants With New Data on the United States and All 50 States

American Immigration Council Maps the Impact of Immigrants With New Data on the United States and All 50 States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023—Today, the American Immigration Council released the 2023 Map the Impact Report, an interactive data-map showcasing the… Read More

New Report Shows Immigrants in Kent County Paid Over $408 Million in Taxes and held $1.3 Billion in Spending Power in 2019

New Report Shows Immigrants in Kent County Paid Over $408 Million in Taxes and held $1.3 Billion in Spending Power in 2019

A new report, Economic Impact Report of New Americans in Kent County, released by the American Immigration Council—in partnership with the Grand Rapids Chamber- underscores immigrants' crucial role in the region’s labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power. Read More

New Report Shows Immigrants in Allen County Paid Over $160.0 Million in Taxes and Held $496.0 Million in Spending Power in 2019

New Report Shows Immigrants in Allen County Paid Over $160.0 Million in Taxes and Held $496.0 Million in Spending Power in 2019

ALLEN COUNTY, IN, September 8, 2023—A new report,… Read More

New Report Reveals Immigrant Roots of Fortune 500 Companies

New Report Reveals Immigrant Roots of Fortune 500 Companies

In an annual review of the most successful companies in the United States, the American Immigration Council unveiled today (August 29, 2023) a report that sheds light on the contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs and their children to the U.S. economy. Read More

Report Highlights Undocumented Students’ Vital Role in Addressing Workforce Gaps

Report Highlights Undocumented Students’ Vital Role in Addressing Workforce Gaps

The American Immigration Council and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration released a report showing undocumented students enrolling in U.S. colleges and universities play a crucial role in addressing workforce gaps. Read More

New Report Shows Immigrants in Baltimore County Paid Over $1.0 Billion in Taxes and Exceeded $2.8 Billion in Spending Power in 2019

New Report Shows Immigrants in Baltimore County Paid Over $1.0 Billion in Taxes and Exceeded $2.8 Billion in Spending Power in 2019

A new report, New Americans in Baltimore County, released by the American Immigration Council—in partnership with Baltimore County’s Office of Community Engagement, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the region’s labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power. Read More

Immigrants Help Fund Our Public Programs

Immigrants Help Fund Our Public Programs

Over the next 30 years, immigrants will pay more in taxes than they will consume in benefits, a new study from the Cato Institute found. This net positive flow in tax contributions shows that immigrants will continue to play an outsized role in supporting public services… Read More

Dispelling the Myth: How Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes and Contribute to the US Tax Base

Dispelling the Myth: How Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes and Contribute to the US Tax Base

As Tax Day approaches, it is important to acknowledge the tax contributions made by immigrants—even those who are undocumented. These contributions play a vital role in the funding and sustainability of America’s public services and programs. Immigrants’ Tax Contributions Undocumented immigrants make significant contributions to the U.S. tax system by… Read More

New Research Shows Immigrants Account for Nearly 13 Percent of Utah Physicians as Demand for Bilingual Workers Jumps 38.8 Percent

New Research Shows Immigrants Account for Nearly 13 Percent of Utah Physicians as Demand for Bilingual Workers Jumps 38.8 Percent

The American Immigration Council released new research, The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in Utah, which underscores the crucial role immigrants play in some of the state’s fastest growing and most in demand healthcare fields. Read More

New Research Shows the Key Role Immigrants Play in 13 States’ Healthcare Workforces

New Research Shows the Key Role Immigrants Play in 13 States’ Healthcare Workforces

The American Immigration Council reports underscore the key role of immigrant healthcare workforces of Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Read More

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