Immigration Impact on U.S. Population Growth

The United States' population growth in a single year was solely driven by immigration for the first time. The immigrant population reached a record high, representing 14.3% of the overall population. Immigrants and their children are projected to account for all future U.S. labor force growth. Tighter immigration restrictions may impact labor force data. Birth rates among American women are declining.

U.S. Census Bureau Data Availability Issue

Several databases from the U.S. Census Bureau were unavailable to the public, leading to concerns about wider implications and potential lack of transparency in data publishing.