The U.S. workforce is dominated by immigrants in many industries. They account for nearly a third of all farmers, fishermen, and forest workers, as well as 25 percent of those who work in math and computer sciences. Over 4 million immigrants provide these services, making it the most popular sector for immigrants. Immigrants are a vital part of America’s diverse and vibrant communities. They contribute a lot to the country’s prosperity as workers, taxpayers, citizens, and neighbors.
The most common U.S. industry for immigrants was
Industry | Number of Immigrant Workers |
Health Care and Social Assistance | 4,124,557 |
Manufacturing | 3,437,569 |
Accommodation and Food Services | 3,022,991 |
Retail Trade | 2,979,800 |
Construction | 2,858,953 |
Source: Analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey 1-year PUMS data by the American Immigration Council. | |
The following U.S. industries had the largest immigrant worker share:
Industry | Immigrant Share (%) |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting | 26 |
Construction | 23 |
Administrative Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 22 |
Other Services (except Public Administration) | 21 |
Accommodation and Food Services | 20 |
Source: Analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey 1-year PUMS data by the American Immigration Council. | |
The U.S. workforce is comprised of immigrant in many occupations.
The following occupations were the most popular for immigrant workers in 2018, according to statistics:
Occupation Category | Number of Immigrant Workers |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 2,683,238 |
Sales and Related Occupations | 2,580,721 |
Management Occupations | 2,529,218 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 2,494,354 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations | 2,487,351 |
Source: Analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey 1-year PUMS data by the American Immigration Council. | |
These occupations had the highest proportion of immigrant workers:
Occupation Category | Immigrant Share (%) |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 38 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 31 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations | 25 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 24 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 22 |
Source: Analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey 1-year PUMS data by the American Immigration Council. If you enjoyed this article, read: Immigrants in the U.S. by the Numbers: Part II Check out the following link to access frequently asked questions on ESL and Bilingual Law in New Jersey. https://hctutorial.com/esl-and-bilingual-frequently-asked-questions/ | |
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