Statistics of the Month - December Who's been recently immigrating to the United States? By Emily Sugiyama The Department of Homeland Security estimates that the unauthorized immigrant population in the United States increased from 8.5 million in January of 2000 to 10.5 million in January 2005. The annual average net increase in the unauthorized population during this seven-year period was 470,000. An estimated 8.9 million of the total 11.8 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States in 2007 were from the North American region, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. California is the leading state of residence of the unauthorized resident population in 2007, with 2.8 million. The percentage of unauthorized immigrants residing in states ranked 6th through 10th in 2007—Arizona, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Washington—increased from 16 percent in 2000 to 18 percent in 2007. Although immigration from Mexico continues to dominate unauthorized population growth, the greatest percentage increases during 2000-2007 were among immigrants from Brazil (89 percent), India (81 percent), Guatemala (74 percent), and Honduras (70 percent). Males represented 57 percent of the unauthorized immigrant population in 2007. Males accounted for 62 percent of the unauthorized population the 18 to 34 age group in 2007 while females accounted for 55 percent of the 45 and older age groups. Source: http://www.dhs.gov Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: See, "Census changes reflect diversity." By Elizabeth MacGillivray Check out, "Cultural insights: Everyone judges from experience." By Craig Storti. November statistics - November is National American Indian Heritage Month October statistics - Disability as a Diversity Issue September statistics - Top Ten Largest Hispanic Populations in the U.S. August statistics - The Jewish Population: Who, what and where - Top Ten Largest National Jewish Populations July statistics - Who's who in the U.S. Prison System? - Statistics on Racial Discrepancies June statistics - Homosexual partnerships in the U.S. May statistics - Business: Where have Asian-Americans positioned themselves? April statistics - What religions do Americans identify with? March statistics - In which industries do women own the most firms? February statistics - Where do African Americans own businesses? January statistics - Hispanic-owned businesses on rise in US December statistics - Do you know America? Where are people of color living? November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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