Far fewer immigrants are moving to big cities in U.S., data shows

"New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced net immigration declines of 62% or higher, while the Washington region saw a 44% drop in new arrivals."

"Population growth in major metro areas has slowed, with New York's growth dropping from 291,000 to 32,000, largely due to fewer immigrants."

"The reduction in net international migration aligns with the Trump administration's policies, which included mass deportations and significantly lowered refugee admissions."

"Legal immigration to the U.S. fell from most countries during the first eight months of 2025, reflecting broader trends in immigration policy."

New immigrants in U.S. metropolitan areas have significantly decreased, with major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experiencing declines of 62% or more. The Washington region saw a 44% drop. Population growth in these areas has also slowed, with New York's growth falling from 291,000 to 32,000. The decline in net international migration coincides with the Trump administration's policies, including mass deportations and reduced refugee admissions. Legal immigration has also decreased across most countries in early 2025.

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