Demographics and Immigration

For a nation that considers itself a “nation of immigrants,” immigration has become an issue without borders. The debate is intense and the solutions unclear. As the nation tries to come to terms with its changing demographics, the immigration dilemma affects the economy, social policy and chances for reform.

Demographics and Immigration

Latest in Demographics and Immigration

Unauthorized Immigrant Population: National and State Trends, 2010

Research, Reports & Data — February 16, 2011, Pew Hispanic Center

The report examines the population of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. in 2010.

Next Generation Charter School: Meeting the Needs of Latinos and English Language Learners

Research, Reports & Data — September 10, 2010, Center for American Progress

The report examines the role charter schools currently play in the education of Latinos and ELLs and explores the possible roles charter schools have yet to fulfill in the education of these students.

Unauthorized Immigrants and Their U.S.-Born Children

Research, Reports & Data — August 12, 2010, Pew Research Center

New analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data looks at the family structure and parenting status of unauthorized immigrants.

Family Structure and the Economic Mobility of Children

Research, Reports & Data — June 01, 2010, Economic Mobility Project

Latino Children and Families: Development in Cultural Context

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, American Psychological Association

A series of studies finds that young Latino children show strong classroom skills, despite many growing up in poverty.

Race/Ethnic Differences in Effects of Family Instability on Adolescents' Risk Behavior

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, Journal of Marriage and Family

The study suggests that adolescents who experience family instability are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

Families Can’t Afford the Gender Wage Gap

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, Center for American Progress

Women’s earnings are increasingly critical to their families’ financial stability, yet women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men.

The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Child Welfare

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, First Focus

The report finds that current immigration policies put children at risk of losing a parent and place unnecessary strain on the child welfare system.

Reinforcing Separate Spheres: The Effect of Spousal Overwork on Men’s and Women’s Employment in Dual-Earner Households

Research, Reports & Data — May 12, 2010, American Sociological Review

The study finds that working women with husbands who work 50 hours or more a week are more likely to quit their jobs in order to take care of domestic duties.

Just the Facts: A Snapshot of Incarcerated Hispanic Youth

Research, Reports & Data — March 23, 2010, National Council of La Raza

The fact sheet examines the overrepresentation of Latino youth within the juvenile justice system.

Advancing the Economic Security of Unmarried Women: Overview of Laws and Legislation in the 111th Congress

Research, Reports & Data — March 18, 2010, Center for American Progress

The report reviews and suggests policies to improve the economic state of unmarried women.

Growing Diversity Among America’s Children and Youth: Spatial and temporal dimensions

Research, Reports & Data — March 12, 2010, University of New Hampshire

The report examines trends in which youth are at the forefront of the country’s rapidly shifting racial makeup.

The Gender Wage Gap: 2009

Research, Reports & Data — March 08, 2010, Institute for Women’s Policy Research

The fact sheet finds that the gender wage gap narrowed slightly in 2009, but progress in closing the gap has slowed considerably since the early '90s.

The Nation’s Children 2010

Research, Reports & Data — March 04, 2010, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.

The Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change.

Research, Reports & Data — February 24, 2010, Pew Research Center

The study find that young adults ages 18 to 29 are well-educated, self-expressive, liberal and upbeat about their economic futures.