3.9 U.S. Immigration Statistics

Besides the U.S., which is the only other country with a net migration of greater than 5 million people?

• Brazil

• Canada

• Germany

• China

What was the immigrant share of U.S. population as of 2018?

• 14.8%

• 4.7%

• 13.7

• 2018

Of the 46 million people in the U.S. who are foreign-born, how many are unauthorized immigrants?

• 35.2 million people

• 23%

• 77%

• 10.5 million people

In 2017, what percentage of the foreign-born population were lawful immigrants?

• 35.2 million people

• 23%

• 77%

• 10.5 million people

The highest percentage of U.S. immigrants were born in which of the following countries?

• Mexico

• India

• China

• El Salvador

Which of the following ethnic groups made up a higher percentage of new immigrants in 2000?

• Hispanic

• Asian

Which of the following ethnic groups made up a higher percentage of new immigrants in 2018?

• Hispanic

• Asian

Between 2015-2065, the U.S. foreign-born population is projected to ...

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

Which metropolitan area had the largest number of immigrants in 2018?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Las Vegas

Which of the following is the best synonym for metropolitan area?

• Rural area

• Suburban area

• Urban area

• Continent