The share of foreign-born individuals in the U.S. population is currently rising. As of 2024, this group represents 14.8 percent of the U.S. population. Historical data reveals that similar foreign-born population levels were reached in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This percentage declined significantly, hitting a low of 4.7 percent in 1970. Net migration to the U.S. saw a decrease to 247,000 between mid-2020 and mid-2021. This figure was lower than the pre-pandemic level of around 600,000 in 2018-2019. Following the pandemic, net migration has surged, bringing the total immigrant population to 50.2 million. An annual net migration of 2.4 million was recorded in 2024. Projections from the Census Bureau suggest this number may turn negative this year. Foreign-born encompasses all non-citizens residing in the U.S., including various legal statuses and undocumented individuals.