Joe Biden’s open borders have resulted in unprecedented growth in the United States’ population. It surpassed 340 million in 2024, marking the fastest growth in a quarter of a century. However, their expansion does not always result in positive outcomes. Many of these illegal immigrants have spread across the country, claiming to be seeking asylum.
Significant Population Growth Through Immigration
According to a recent release from the United States Census Bureau, the country’s population growth rate in 2024 will be the highest since 2001, with more than 340 million people. This expansion is primarily driven by international migration, which accounts for an impressive 84% of the 3.3 million-person increase in just a year. Many states, particularly Florida, California, and Texas, are feeling the effects of this demographic shift, as immigration plays an increasingly important role in population dynamics.
The annual growth rate reached 1%, a significant contrast to the low of 0.2% seen in 2021. Such a record-breaking surge in immigration is attributed to improved data integration methodologies, allowing for more accurate accounting of legal and humanitarian admissions.
Immigration to the U.S. in 2024 drove the nation's population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the Census Bureau said Thursday. https://t.co/iiY3sYLKqv
— ABC News (@ABC) December 19, 2024
Historic Levels of Immigration
“The immigration surge of the past few years has been the largest in U.S. history, surpassing the great immigration boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, according to a New York Times analysis of government data,” reports the New York Times. This surge includes 2.8 million new arrivals in the past year, greatly exceeding previous records. The data indicates that a new methodology for counting immigrants, including those admitted for humanitarian reasons, plays a role in these numbers.
“The immigration surge of the past few years has been the largest in U.S. history, surpassing the great immigration boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, according to a New York Times analysis of government data.” – New York Times
In tandem with the resurgence of immigration under the Biden administration, the role of net international migration as a primary driver in population growth becomes ever more pronounced. This changing demographic landscape is illuminated by the recent rise in the U.S.’s foreign-born population share to 15.2%, the highest since the 1800s.
Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million https://t.co/MRQYNAD5gf
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 20, 2024
Population Growth: A Complex National Discussion
Immigration’s impact on population is not limited to numbers; it also influences federal funding allocations and the electoral landscape, making accurate population estimates critical. This rapid population growth, combined with demographic shifts, has sparked national debate over immigration policy and its role in the country’s future.
Christine Hartley of the Census Bureau stated, “Improved integration of federal data sources on immigration has enhanced our estimates methodology,” emphasizing the ongoing efforts to adapt to the changing landscape of US demographics. The South is the fastest-growing region, thanks to both international and domestic migration.
Reflecting the stark regional impact, Texas and Florida have seen significant numerical gains as they continue to attract people looking for new opportunities. Meanwhile, states like Vermont, Mississippi, and West Virginia have observed slight population decreases, a rarity amid nationwide growth.
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- Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
- Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
