Immigration

As a land of opportunity, the U.S. has a rich history of immigration. Nearly one in eight residents or more than 45 million are foreign-born. Like natural-born citizens, immigrants are diverse in education, careers, ethnicity, and background. Many face unique challenges such as learning the language, creating successful outcomes for their children, securing work and housing, and cultural barriers.

The Data
Immigration

Vineyard Ministries
in

Action

Ministries within the Vineyard movement that are tackling this issue.

Buffalo, NY

5 Loaves Farm

Producing spiritual, educational, & economic resources for our neighbors.

Cincinnati, OH

The Healing Center

Offering practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families.

Outside
Organizations

Other organizations outside of the Vineyard movement that we have recognized are making a difference within this issue.

Evangelical Immigration Table

World Relief

By the Numbers (in the US)

Population in 2021

Foreign born as a share of total population

13.6%

U.S. Immigrant Population Regions of Birth, 2021

Americas

51.9%

Asia

31%

Europe

10.7%

Africa

5.7%

Oceania

.6%

States with the largest immigrant populations

California

10.5 million

Texas

5.1 million

Florida

4.6 million

New York

4.4 million

Economic data

Immigrant households below the poverty line.

14%

U.S. born households below poverty line.

13%

Immigrant median household income

$69,622

Native born median household income

$69,734

Number of immigrants in family households

82.3%

The most consistent correlation in economic outcome is educational attainment while the most expensive associated government cost related to immigration is K-12 education.

Children, 2021

Children in immigrant families

25.9%

Native born children

74.1%

Foreign born educational attainment

Less than high school

27%

High school

22%

Some college

19%

Bachelors or more

32%

Top issues many immigrants face

Language Barriers

Employment Opportunities

Housing

Access to Medical Services

Transportation

Cultural Differences

Raising Children

Prejudice

Refugee Admissions in 2022

25,465

Sources & Citations

Individuals experiencing this issue are often also affected by these other related issues.