"The immigrant poverty rate fluctuates, but it has been rising in recent years, especially since the pandemic, reaching 22.4% for all immigrants in 2024."
"In California, the overall poverty rate for foreign-born residents is 17.6%, with unauthorized immigrants facing an even higher rate at 29.6%."
Immigrants now represent almost a quarter of the U.S. population living in poverty, reflecting a significant increase over the past three decades. The immigrant poverty rate reached 22.4% in 2024, with non-citizen immigrants at 28.4%. In California, the poverty rate for foreign-born residents is 17.6%, while unauthorized immigrants have an even higher rate of 29.6%. Welfare dependency among immigrants is also notable, with 54% using welfare programs compared to 39% of U.S.-born households. The trend indicates a decline in upward mobility for immigrants historically seen in California since the 1980s.
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