Afghan Immigrants in the United States
Date: August 25, 2021
New American Economy has reviewed American Community Survey data from 2019 and discovered the following stats about Afghan immigrants in the United States.
Total Population (2019)
132,500
Top States for Afghan Immigrants:
- California (54,000)
- Virginia (24,500)
- Texas (10,400)
Labor Force Participation Rate
60.1%
Employment Rate
94.0%
Age Breakdown:
- 0-15: 22.3%
- 16-44: 48.2%
- 45-64: 18.6%
- 65+: 10.9%
Years in the United States:
- 0-5 Years: 49.5%
- 6-10 Years: 10.4%
- 11-20 Years: 12.7%
- 21+ Years: 27.3%
Educational Attainment (Age 25+):
- Below High School: 23.4%
- High School or Some College: 49.1%
- Bachelor’s Degree: 19.3%
- Advanced Degree: 8.3%
Household Income
$3.5 Billion
Federal Income Taxes Paid
$983.8 Million
State and Local Taxes Paid
$330.4 Million
Spending Power
$2.2 Billion
Source: NAE analysis of 2019 ACS, 1-Year Sample
