Research

Economic Contributions and Growth of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NAE will be examining the contributions and characteristics of what is now the fastest growing minority group in the United States: the AAPI community. In this first installment, we look at the growth of the AAPI community as a whole… Read More

Immigrants in South Carolina’s Workforce
We have an updated report about this topic: Immigrants in South Carolina’s Workforce (2022 Update) New research from New American Economy highlights the crucial role immigrants are playing in South Carolina’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand… Read More

Examining the Economic Contributions of the DACA-Eligible Population in Texas
DACA-eligible people are critical members of the United States, filling workforce shortages in key industries, starting new businesses, paying taxes, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, serving on the frontlines as essential workers. In analyzing data from the 2019 American Community Survey, 5-Year Sample, we find that DACA-eligible people are… Read More

Quantifying the Impact of the Trump Administration on Immigration
Table of Contents: Naturalizations Permanent Residency H-1Bs International Students DACA Temporary Status Protected Given the upheaval of the past year since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been difficult to take full stock of the Trump Administration’s impact on immigration in… Read More

Examining the Economic Contributions of Undocumented Immigrants by Country of Origin
Key Findings In 2019, there were more than 4.2 million immigrants from Mexico who lack documentation. Together, they make up more than 40.8 percent of the 10.3 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Rounding out the top 5 countries of origin of undocumented immigrants are: El Salvador (621,000, or… Read More

Undocumented Students in Higher Education
Undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, are integral members of communities across the United States, paying taxes, starting businesses, and serving in key industries, with many on the front lines as essential workers and health professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants are students enrolled in higher… Read More

Immigrants in Colorado’s Workforce
New research from New American Economy highlights the crucial role immigrants are playing in Colorado’s economy, including in some of the state’s fastest-growing and most in-demand fields like healthcare, education, and social work. In order to remain competitive and meet the critical workforce shortages in these fields, Colorado will need… Read More

New Americans in Akron, Ohio
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants contributed $2.1 billion to the GDP of the Akron region metropolitan area in 2018. The report, New Americans in Akron, was prepared in partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber. In addition to their financial contributions, which included… Read More

New Americans in Butler County, Ohio
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants contributed $1.4 billion to the GDP of the Butler County metropolitan area in 2018. The report, New Americans in Butler County, was prepared in partnership with the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. In addition to their financial… Read More
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