How many immigrants are in Pennsylvania?
About 925K in 2021. This represents approximately 7.1% of the population, or about 5 in 70 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, such as naturalized US citizens, those authorized to enter the US (e.g., for work), and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
925K
Pennsylvania residents were foreign-born
In 2021
5 in 70
Pennsylvania residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Pennsylvania increased from 723K in 2011 to 925K in 2021. This rise occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population offers a clearer understanding of these demographics. In 2021, the foreign-born population in Pennsylvania was 7.1%, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and up from 5.7% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Pennsylvania
Variations in immigrant populations reflect changes in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). The highest and lowest among metro areas in Pennsylvania were: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA at 29.4% (highest) and Johnstown, PA at 0.9% (lowest).
