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.

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in Massachusetts

The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in Massachusetts highlights the contributions that immigrants make in high-demand healthcare occupations that require a professional or occupational license. Read More

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Michigan

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in Michigan made up over 8.0 percent of the state’s workforce despite accounting for… Read More

New Americans in Santa Fe County

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in Santa Fe County paid over $122 million in taxes and held over $365 million in spending power in 2019. Read More

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

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Ohio’s Manufacturing Sector

New research from the American Immigration Council shows the key role that immigrants and refugees play in Ohio’s manufacturing industry, bringing diverse skills and experiences that enrich the sector. Read More

New Americans in Greater Salem

New Americans in Greater Salem

New research from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants in Greater Salem paid over $200 million in taxes and held over $536 million in spending power in 2019. The new report, New Americans in Greater Salem, was prepared in partnership with The Welcome Immigrant Network (WIN) and the City of Salem. Read More

Testifying on the Positive Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the U.S. and the American Immigrant Workforce

Testifying on the Positive Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the U.S. and the American Immigrant Workforce

The American Immigration Council appeared before Congress to address the economic contributions of immigrants in the U.S. and the American economic system. 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

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

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

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