The states with the largest populations of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are concentrated in a few key regions, with California, Texas, and Florida leading significantly in numbers.
As of 2022, the six states hosting the largest unauthorized immigrant populations were:
State | Unauthorized Immigrant Population (2022) |
---|---|
California | 1.8 million |
Texas | 1.6 million |
Florida | 1.2 million |
New York | 650,000 |
New Jersey | 475,000 |
Illinois | 400,000 |
These figures highlight the geographic distribution of unauthorized immigrants across the United States, with a substantial portion residing in these six states.