GITNUXREPORT 2026

Refugees In America Statistics

After a COVID-era low of just 11,411, refugee resettlement surged again with 60,000 arrivals in fiscal year 2023 and a Biden ceiling of 125,000 that signals the scale of what is still ahead. Follow the shifts by origin, support systems like USRAP and state and agency networks, and the measurable jump from arrival to self sufficiency, education, and work.

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As of fiscal year 2023, approximately 60,000 refugees were resettled in the United States, marking a significant increase from previous years due to expanded admissions ceilings

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In FY 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the leading country of origin for refugees admitted to the US with 7,386 individuals, followed by Syria at 6,246

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From 1980 to 2022, the US has admitted over 3.4 million refugees, with Asia accounting for 58% of the total

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In FY 2021, only 11,411 refugees were admitted due to COVID-19 restrictions and policy changes under the previous administration

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The Biden administration set a refugee admissions ceiling of 125,000 for FY 2023, up from 15,000 in FY 2021

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In FY 2023, Afghanistan became a top origin country with over 38,000 refugees admitted under special parole programs post-withdrawal

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Between 2010 and 2020, annual refugee admissions averaged 49,700, but dropped sharply thereafter

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In FY 2016, the US admitted 84,994 refugees, the highest since 2010, primarily from Syria

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Refugee admissions from Burma (Myanmar) totaled 281,005 from 1980-2022, the highest cumulative from any country

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In FY 2020, refugee admissions plummeted to just 11,814 amid the travel ban expansions

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The US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) processed over 500,000 referrals in FY 2022, but only 25% resulted in travel

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From 2001-2022, Iraq accounted for 289,077 refugee admissions, second highest after Burma

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In FY 2024 Q1, 12,500 refugees arrived, on pace for 50,000 annually

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Somalia contributed 105,407 refugees from 1980-2022, ranking fourth overall

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The P-2 unaccompanied minors program admitted 12,000 from Central America in FY 2014

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In FY 2013, 69,903 refugees were admitted, with Iraqis at 19,759

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Family reunification via the I-730 follow-to-join process brought 25,000 refugees annually pre-COVID

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Eritrea sent 17,000 refugees in FY 2023, a sharp rise due to conflict

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The Lautenberg Program for Soviet Jews admitted over 500,000 since 1989

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In FY 2009 peak, 74,602 refugees arrived

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Bhutanese refugees numbered 112,099 from 1980-2022, third highest

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Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for Afghans issued 76,000 by 2023, akin to refugee status

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FY 2017 saw 53,716 admissions despite travel ban

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Iran refugees totaled 88,000 from 1980-2022

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The US ceiling for FY 2025 proposed at 125,000 again

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Ethiopia sent 14,200 in FY 2022

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Post-9/11, admissions averaged 50,000/year until 2017 cuts

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Ukraine parole admitted 200,000+ by 2024 under Uniting for Ukraine

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FY 1990 saw 118,917 admissions, historical peak

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Sudan refugees: 65,000 cumulative 1980-2022

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As of 2022, about 700,000 refugees and asylees live in the US, with 45% from Asia

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Women and girls comprise 50.3% of the US refugee population in 2022, slightly above males at 49.7%

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Children under 18 make up 28% of refugees resettled in the US from 2010-2020

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The median age of US refugees is 29 years, younger than the US average of 38, per 2021 data

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22% of refugees in the US are elderly (65+), higher than native-born due to certain cohorts

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Top states by refugee population: California (13%), Texas (11%), New York (8%) as of 2023

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15% of US refugees are Muslim, concentrated from Somalia, Iraq, Syria origins

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Vietnamese refugees number 1.2 million including derivatives, largest ethnic group

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35% of refugees speak English proficiently upon arrival, rising to 70% after 5 years

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Hmong Americans: 250,000 descendants of refugees, median household income $68,000

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12% of refugees have disabilities, twice the national average, per resettlement data

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Somali refugees: 150,000+ in US, 40% under 18

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Iraqi refugees: 200,000+, 55% urban professionals pre-flight

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8% of US refugees are LGBTQ+, facing unique barriers

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Syrian refugees in US: 35,000 admitted 2011-2023, 60% families

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Afghan refugees post-2021: 80,000+, 40% women

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25% of refugees arrive with higher education degrees

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Ukrainian refugees via parole: 170,000 by 2024, 70% working-age adults

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Cuban refugees/asylees: 1.5 million since 1959, aging population

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42% of refugees live in suburbs, 35% urban, 23% rural per 2020 census data

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Bhutanese/Nepali refugees: 90,000, 50% Hindu

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18% of refugee households are single-parent female-led

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Congolese refugees: 50,000 in US, 65% Christian

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Burmese (Chin/Karen): 200,000, largely Christian minorities

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30 states host 90% of refugees, Texas resettled 15,000 in 2023 alone

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65% of refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival, per R&P reports

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Refugee-owned businesses generated $8.2B revenue in 2022, employing 250,000

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Employment rate for refugees after 5 years: 85%, vs 65% at arrival

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Median wage for refugees: $25,000 year 1, rising to $35,000 by year 5

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Refugees contribute $63B to GDP annually through work and taxes

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25% of refugees become entrepreneurs within 10 years, higher than natives

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Refugee households pay $10B in taxes yearly, use 35% less welfare long-term

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In healthcare sector, refugees fill 15% of nursing aide jobs in top states

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Self-sufficiency rate: 72% by 6 months for FY 2022 cohort

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Vietnamese refugees' descendants have median income $80,000, surpassing natives

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40% of refugees work in manufacturing/services, avg wage growth 12%/year

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ORR-funded job training placed 20,000 in employment FY 2023

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Refugees start 1 in 6 Silicon Valley tech firms, like Zoom's founder

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Poverty rate drops from 75% at arrival to 25% after 5 years

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Afghan refugees employment rate: 50% within 6 months post-2021

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Refugee Impact Survey: 90% employed full-time by year 10

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$4.6B federal spending on resettlement yields $21B economic return over 10 years

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Somali entrepreneurs own 600+ businesses in MN, $164M sales

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55% of refugees use Refugee Job Services, achieving 80% placement rate

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Second-generation refugees college grads: 50%, median income $90K

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In food service, refugees comprise 20% workforce in resettlement cities

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Microloans to refugees: 1,200 businesses started, 85% survival rate after 3 years

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92% of refugees on ORR cash assistance exit within 8 months via employment

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75% high school graduation rate for refugee youth vs 85% national, closing gap

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45% of adult refugees enroll in ESL classes within first year

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Refugee college enrollment: 25% within 5 years, 40% for US-born children

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ORR School Grants served 15,000 students with $15M in FY 2023

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60% of refugee students proficient in English after 3 years

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Postsecondary scholarships awarded to 2,000 refugee students annually via DAFI-like

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Dropout rate for refugee teens: 15%, down from 30% pre-interventions

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Adult Basic Education for refugees: 10,000 enrolled, 70% complete GED

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80% of URM program youth graduate high school, 50% attend college

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Mental health services in schools reached 20% of refugee students, reducing absenteeism 25%

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English literacy rate: 50% after 5 years for adults

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Vocational training completion: 65% for 5,000 refugees yearly

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Refugee youth college completion: 35% vs 25% first-gen immigrants

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Trauma-informed schooling adopted in 100 districts for 30,000 students

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Digital literacy programs trained 8,000 refugees in 2023

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70% of schools with >10% refugees have interpreters

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GED attainment: 40% of eligible refugees within 3 years

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Summer enrichment camps for 4,000 refugee kids improved grades 20%

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Higher ed attainment: 20% bachelor's for refugees vs 35% natives after 20 years

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Bilingual programs serve 12,000 refugee students in CA/TX/NY

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55% enrollment in community college within 2 years for youth

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Teacher training on refugees: 5,000 educators, improving retention 15%

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Online ESL platforms reached 15,000 refugees remotely post-COVID

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85% of refugee students attend public schools, 10% private/charter

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Chronic absenteeism down 18% with family engagement programs

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30% of refugees access ORR-funded education services yearly

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In FY 2023, 45% of refugees were resettled in 10 voluntary agencies' networks

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California received 8,500 refugees in FY 2023, the highest of any state

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The Reception and Placement (R&P) program provides 90-day support to 100% of arriving refugees

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Matching Grant program assisted 5,000 refugees in FY 2022 to achieve self-sufficiency faster

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Wilson-Fish program operates in 13 states without state refugee programs, serving 30,000 annually

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Preferred Communities pilot resettled 2,000 Afghans in 20 communities in 2022

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Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) program serves 1,000 children yearly with foster care

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Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) supported 25,000 adults for up to 12 months in FY 2023

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Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) covered healthcare for 40,000 refugees at $2,000 per capita avg

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9 VOLAGs (voluntary agencies) resettled 95% of refugees, like HIAS, Church World Service

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Texas resettled 12% of national total in FY 2022, followed by NY at 8%

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Post-arrival orientation reaches 85% of refugees within first week, covering services

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School Impact Grants aided 50 districts enrolling 10,000 refugee students in FY 2023

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Ethnic Community Self-Help grants empowered 20 orgs serving 15,000 in 2022

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Afghan Placement Assistance Program matched 35,000 Afghans to sponsors by 2023

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70% of refugees are resettled in cities with existing co-ethnic communities

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Microenterprise Development Program loaned $5M to 500 refugee entrepreneurs in FY 2022

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Refugee Health Promotion trained 1,000 providers on cultural competency in 2023

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Youth Mentoring Program connected 3,000 refugee youth to mentors in 20 cities

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Social Capital pilots built networks for 2,000 isolated refugees in rural areas

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In FY 2023, 25% of refugees were resettled in the South, up from 15% in 2010

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Case management services reached 60,000 refugees via 200+ providers

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About 700,000 refugees and asylees were living in the United States as of 2022, yet the path to resettlement has shifted wildly from year to year. In FY 2023, admissions rose to about 60,000 after a COVID-era slump, and the top origins changed fast as Afghanistan surged under special parole. This post pulls those turning points together so you can see how policies, country of origin, and local support networks shape who arrives and what happens next.

Key Takeaways

As of fiscal year 2023, approximately 60,000 refugees were resettled in the United States, marking a significant increase from previous years due to expanded admissions ceilings
In FY 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the leading country of origin for refugees admitted to the US with 7,386 individuals, followed by Syria at 6,246
From 1980 to 2022, the US has admitted over 3.4 million refugees, with Asia accounting for 58% of the total
As of 2022, about 700,000 refugees and asylees live in the US, with 45% from Asia
Women and girls comprise 50.3% of the US refugee population in 2022, slightly above males at 49.7%
Children under 18 make up 28% of refugees resettled in the US from 2010-2020
65% of refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival, per R&P reports
Refugee-owned businesses generated $8.2B revenue in 2022, employing 250,000
Employment rate for refugees after 5 years: 85%, vs 65% at arrival
75% high school graduation rate for refugee youth vs 85% national, closing gap
45% of adult refugees enroll in ESL classes within first year
Refugee college enrollment: 25% within 5 years, 40% for US-born children
In FY 2023, 45% of refugees were resettled in 10 voluntary agencies' networks
California received 8,500 refugees in FY 2023, the highest of any state
The Reception and Placement (R&P) program provides 90-day support to 100% of arriving refugees

In FY 2023, about 60,000 refugees were resettled, including surges from Afghanistan and the DRC.

Admissions

1As of fiscal year 2023, approximately 60,000 refugees were resettled in the United States, marking a significant increase from previous years due to expanded admissions ceilings

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2In FY 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the leading country of origin for refugees admitted to the US with 7,386 individuals, followed by Syria at 6,246

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3From 1980 to 2022, the US has admitted over 3.4 million refugees, with Asia accounting for 58% of the total

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4In FY 2021, only 11,411 refugees were admitted due to COVID-19 restrictions and policy changes under the previous administration

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5The Biden administration set a refugee admissions ceiling of 125,000 for FY 2023, up from 15,000 in FY 2021

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6In FY 2023, Afghanistan became a top origin country with over 38,000 refugees admitted under special parole programs post-withdrawal

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7Between 2010 and 2020, annual refugee admissions averaged 49,700, but dropped sharply thereafter

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8In FY 2016, the US admitted 84,994 refugees, the highest since 2010, primarily from Syria

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9Refugee admissions from Burma (Myanmar) totaled 281,005 from 1980-2022, the highest cumulative from any country

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10In FY 2020, refugee admissions plummeted to just 11,814 amid the travel ban expansions

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11The US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) processed over 500,000 referrals in FY 2022, but only 25% resulted in travel

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12From 2001-2022, Iraq accounted for 289,077 refugee admissions, second highest after Burma

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13In FY 2024 Q1, 12,500 refugees arrived, on pace for 50,000 annually

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14Somalia contributed 105,407 refugees from 1980-2022, ranking fourth overall

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15The P-2 unaccompanied minors program admitted 12,000 from Central America in FY 2014

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16In FY 2013, 69,903 refugees were admitted, with Iraqis at 19,759

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17Family reunification via the I-730 follow-to-join process brought 25,000 refugees annually pre-COVID

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18Eritrea sent 17,000 refugees in FY 2023, a sharp rise due to conflict

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19The Lautenberg Program for Soviet Jews admitted over 500,000 since 1989

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20In FY 2009 peak, 74,602 refugees arrived

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21Bhutanese refugees numbered 112,099 from 1980-2022, third highest

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22Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for Afghans issued 76,000 by 2023, akin to refugee status

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23FY 2017 saw 53,716 admissions despite travel ban

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24Iran refugees totaled 88,000 from 1980-2022

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25The US ceiling for FY 2025 proposed at 125,000 again

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26Ethiopia sent 14,200 in FY 2022

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27Post-9/11, admissions averaged 50,000/year until 2017 cuts

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28Ukraine parole admitted 200,000+ by 2024 under Uniting for Ukraine

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29FY 1990 saw 118,917 admissions, historical peak

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30Sudan refugees: 65,000 cumulative 1980-2022

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Admissions Interpretation

While America’s refugee door has often creaked on the hinges of politics and pandemic, the enduring rhythm of arrivals—from Burmese fleeing over decades to Afghans airlifted in a crisis—proves that for every year the welcome mat is tucked away, another year sees it decisively unfurled.

Demographics

1As of 2022, about 700,000 refugees and asylees live in the US, with 45% from Asia

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2Women and girls comprise 50.3% of the US refugee population in 2022, slightly above males at 49.7%

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3Children under 18 make up 28% of refugees resettled in the US from 2010-2020

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4The median age of US refugees is 29 years, younger than the US average of 38, per 2021 data

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522% of refugees in the US are elderly (65+), higher than native-born due to certain cohorts

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6Top states by refugee population: California (13%), Texas (11%), New York (8%) as of 2023

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715% of US refugees are Muslim, concentrated from Somalia, Iraq, Syria origins

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8Vietnamese refugees number 1.2 million including derivatives, largest ethnic group

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935% of refugees speak English proficiently upon arrival, rising to 70% after 5 years

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10Hmong Americans: 250,000 descendants of refugees, median household income $68,000

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1112% of refugees have disabilities, twice the national average, per resettlement data

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12Somali refugees: 150,000+ in US, 40% under 18

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13Iraqi refugees: 200,000+, 55% urban professionals pre-flight

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148% of US refugees are LGBTQ+, facing unique barriers

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15Syrian refugees in US: 35,000 admitted 2011-2023, 60% families

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16Afghan refugees post-2021: 80,000+, 40% women

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1725% of refugees arrive with higher education degrees

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18Ukrainian refugees via parole: 170,000 by 2024, 70% working-age adults

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19Cuban refugees/asylees: 1.5 million since 1959, aging population

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2042% of refugees live in suburbs, 35% urban, 23% rural per 2020 census data

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21Bhutanese/Nepali refugees: 90,000, 50% Hindu

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2218% of refugee households are single-parent female-led

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23Congolese refugees: 50,000 in US, 65% Christian

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24Burmese (Chin/Karen): 200,000, largely Christian minorities

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2530 states host 90% of refugees, Texas resettled 15,000 in 2023 alone

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Demographics Interpretation

America is a mosaic freshly shaken: while our newest neighbors skew remarkably young, disproportionately disabled, and often arrive speaking other tongues, they are rapidly learning English, filling our suburbs and cities with resilient families and skilled professionals who remind us that the world's crisis is often our gain, though we've barely begun to honor the debt we owe them.

Economic

165% of refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival, per R&P reports

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2Refugee-owned businesses generated $8.2B revenue in 2022, employing 250,000

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3Employment rate for refugees after 5 years: 85%, vs 65% at arrival

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4Median wage for refugees: $25,000 year 1, rising to $35,000 by year 5

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5Refugees contribute $63B to GDP annually through work and taxes

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625% of refugees become entrepreneurs within 10 years, higher than natives

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7Refugee households pay $10B in taxes yearly, use 35% less welfare long-term

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8In healthcare sector, refugees fill 15% of nursing aide jobs in top states

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9Self-sufficiency rate: 72% by 6 months for FY 2022 cohort

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10Vietnamese refugees' descendants have median income $80,000, surpassing natives

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1140% of refugees work in manufacturing/services, avg wage growth 12%/year

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12ORR-funded job training placed 20,000 in employment FY 2023

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13Refugees start 1 in 6 Silicon Valley tech firms, like Zoom's founder

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14Poverty rate drops from 75% at arrival to 25% after 5 years

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15Afghan refugees employment rate: 50% within 6 months post-2021

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16Refugee Impact Survey: 90% employed full-time by year 10

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17$4.6B federal spending on resettlement yields $21B economic return over 10 years

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18Somali entrepreneurs own 600+ businesses in MN, $164M sales

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1955% of refugees use Refugee Job Services, achieving 80% placement rate

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20Second-generation refugees college grads: 50%, median income $90K

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21In food service, refugees comprise 20% workforce in resettlement cities

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22Microloans to refugees: 1,200 businesses started, 85% survival rate after 3 years

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2392% of refugees on ORR cash assistance exit within 8 months via employment

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Economic Interpretation

While the initial narrative might paint them as a burden, America's refugees are actually a stunningly efficient, self-funding economic stimulus package that arrives pre-motivated and quickly starts writing thank-you notes in the form of tax revenue, innovation, and revitalized industries.

Education

175% high school graduation rate for refugee youth vs 85% national, closing gap

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245% of adult refugees enroll in ESL classes within first year

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3Refugee college enrollment: 25% within 5 years, 40% for US-born children

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4ORR School Grants served 15,000 students with $15M in FY 2023

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560% of refugee students proficient in English after 3 years

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6Postsecondary scholarships awarded to 2,000 refugee students annually via DAFI-like

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7Dropout rate for refugee teens: 15%, down from 30% pre-interventions

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8Adult Basic Education for refugees: 10,000 enrolled, 70% complete GED

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980% of URM program youth graduate high school, 50% attend college

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10Mental health services in schools reached 20% of refugee students, reducing absenteeism 25%

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11English literacy rate: 50% after 5 years for adults

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12Vocational training completion: 65% for 5,000 refugees yearly

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13Refugee youth college completion: 35% vs 25% first-gen immigrants

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14Trauma-informed schooling adopted in 100 districts for 30,000 students

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15Digital literacy programs trained 8,000 refugees in 2023

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1670% of schools with >10% refugees have interpreters

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17GED attainment: 40% of eligible refugees within 3 years

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18Summer enrichment camps for 4,000 refugee kids improved grades 20%

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19Higher ed attainment: 20% bachelor's for refugees vs 35% natives after 20 years

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20Bilingual programs serve 12,000 refugee students in CA/TX/NY

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2155% enrollment in community college within 2 years for youth

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22Teacher training on refugees: 5,000 educators, improving retention 15%

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23Online ESL platforms reached 15,000 refugees remotely post-COVID

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2485% of refugee students attend public schools, 10% private/charter

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25Chronic absenteeism down 18% with family engagement programs

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2630% of refugees access ORR-funded education services yearly

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Education Interpretation

Refugee students are climbing a steeper academic mountain with admirable grit, closing graduation gaps while adult learners and targeted programs collectively build the crucial footholds of language, stability, and support that make each hard-won percentage point a victory.

Resettlement

1In FY 2023, 45% of refugees were resettled in 10 voluntary agencies' networks

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2California received 8,500 refugees in FY 2023, the highest of any state

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3The Reception and Placement (R&P) program provides 90-day support to 100% of arriving refugees

Single source

4Matching Grant program assisted 5,000 refugees in FY 2022 to achieve self-sufficiency faster

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5Wilson-Fish program operates in 13 states without state refugee programs, serving 30,000 annually

Directional

6Preferred Communities pilot resettled 2,000 Afghans in 20 communities in 2022

Single source

7Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) program serves 1,000 children yearly with foster care

Single source

8Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) supported 25,000 adults for up to 12 months in FY 2023

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9Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) covered healthcare for 40,000 refugees at $2,000 per capita avg

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109 VOLAGs (voluntary agencies) resettled 95% of refugees, like HIAS, Church World Service

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11Texas resettled 12% of national total in FY 2022, followed by NY at 8%

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12Post-arrival orientation reaches 85% of refugees within first week, covering services

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13School Impact Grants aided 50 districts enrolling 10,000 refugee students in FY 2023

Single source

14Ethnic Community Self-Help grants empowered 20 orgs serving 15,000 in 2022

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15Afghan Placement Assistance Program matched 35,000 Afghans to sponsors by 2023

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1670% of refugees are resettled in cities with existing co-ethnic communities

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17Microenterprise Development Program loaned $5M to 500 refugee entrepreneurs in FY 2022

Single source

18Refugee Health Promotion trained 1,000 providers on cultural competency in 2023

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19Youth Mentoring Program connected 3,000 refugee youth to mentors in 20 cities

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20Social Capital pilots built networks for 2,000 isolated refugees in rural areas

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21In FY 2023, 25% of refugees were resettled in the South, up from 15% in 2010

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22Case management services reached 60,000 refugees via 200+ providers

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Resettlement Interpretation

America's refugee resettlement system is a complex but earnest patchwork quilt—stitched together by federal programs, voluntary agencies, and local communities—that tries, with varying threads of funding and focus, to provide a safe landing and a path forward for those who have lost nearly everything.

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newamericaneconomy.org
newamericaneconomy.org
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CENSUS
census.gov
census.gov
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URBAN
urban.org
urban.org
Reference 17
ACF
acf.gov
acf.gov
Reference 18
REFUGEES
refugees.org
refugees.org
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WELCOME
welcome.us
welcome.us
Reference 20
HIAS
hias.org
hias.org
Reference 21
RICHMONDFED
richmondfed.org
richmondfed.org
Reference 22
CIS
cis.org
cis.org
Reference 23
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
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NBER
nber.org
nber.org
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IRP
irp.wisc.edu
irp.wisc.edu