US Foreign-Born Population Hits Record 51.4 Million, Strains Cities

The surge in immigration, largely driven by Latin American arrivals, has overwhelmed urban areas and sparked debate over federal policies.

The US foreign-born population has reached a record 51.4 million, representing 15.5% of the total population.
Immigration has increased by 6.4 million since President Biden took office, a rate four times higher than under President Trump.
More than half of the recent increase in the foreign-born population is attributed to illegal immigration.
Urban areas like New York City face challenges accommodating the influx, with significant impacts on shelter systems and budgets.
The scale of immigration has made previous Census Bureau projections obsolete, with implications for public services and the labor market.