The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data tables that provide insights into the foreign-born population in the United States, based on information from the 2024 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).
These tables offer detailed social and economic characteristics for three groups: first generation (foreign-born individuals), second generation (those with at least one foreign-born parent), and third-and-higher generation (individuals with two U.S.-born parents). The data cover aspects such as employment status, education levels, household income, poverty status, race, age, and sex.
The Current Population Survey is recognized as one of the nation’s oldest and largest surveys. It serves as a key source for monthly labor force statistics and provides important data for studies tracking the economic and social well-being of people in the United States.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “The new table package provides social and economic information on the employment status, education, household income, poverty status, race, age, and sex of the first generation (those who are foreign-born), second generation (those with at least one foreign-born parent), and third-and-higher generation (those with two U.S. native parents) population living in the United States.”
There was no formal news release accompanying this product; it was announced via a tip sheet.
