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Key findings about Black immigrants in the U.S.

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Immigrants have contributed significantly to the growth and diversity of the Black population in the United States. Between 2000 and 2024, the number of Black immigrants in the country steadily increased. Immigrants now make up about one-in-ten Black people in the U.S. In 2025, the U.S. immigrant population declined for the first time in 50 years. It’s unclear how much recent federal actions on im...
The article provides insights into the growth and diversity of the Black population in the U.S., with a significant contribution from immigrants. The growth in the number of Black immigrants in the U.S. has been steady and substantial, making up a significant proportion of the overall Black population. The African-born immigrant group has been the fastest-growing, with Jamaica, Haiti, and Nigeria being the top countries of birth for U.S. Black immigrants. The geographical distribution of Black i...