1. Population Trends Historical and Global Perspectives on International Migration to the U.S.

2. Population Trends Historical Perspectives

3. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org In 1790, African-Americans constituted 20% of the population.In 1790, African-Americans constituted 20% of the population. The population of the U.S. contained considerable numbers of American Indians but they were not enumerated in the census.The population of the U.S. contained considerable numbers of American Indians but they were not enumerated in the census. Perhaps 20-40% of the white population was not of English origin.Perhaps 20-40% of the white population was not of English origin. Americans of English origin were concerned about too much ethnic diversity.Americans of English origin were concerned about too much ethnic diversity. Source: Hirschman

4. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org In 1790 Congress passed the first Naturalization Act, which stipulated that "… any alien, being a free white person, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States.... In 1790 Congress passed the first Naturalization Act, which stipulated that "… any alien, being a free white person, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States....

5. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org After the War of 1812 immigration increased and many arrived sick or dying from the long journey. Congress responded with the Steerage Act of 1819, detailed passenger records and more humane conditions on board ships.

6. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org In 1882 Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act and in 1907 America entered into a "Gentlemen's Agreement" with Japan excluding Asian workers and preventing the reunification of families. In 1882 Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act and in 1907 America entered into a "Gentlemen's Agreement" with Japan excluding Asian workers and preventing the reunification of families.

7. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org The 1924 National Origins Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, sought overall limits on immigration, but strongly favored immigrants from Europe over other regions of the world.

8. Population Trends Source: www.ellisisland.org The Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1965 abolished the national origins quota system and replaced it with a seven- category preference system. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 granted amnesty to illegal immigrants who had resided in the United States for a certain period of time.

9. Population Trends

10. Percentage Distribution of the U.S. Population, Immigrant Generation and Resident in an Immigrant Household

11. Population Trends The Number of Foreign-Born in the U.S. Is at an All-Time High, but Their Share of the Total Population is Still Below That of 1930. Foreign-born population, United States, 1850-2005 Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

12. Population Trends At the end of 2005, about 900,000 adjustment-of-status applications were pending a decision. Immigration to the U.S. between 1986 and 2005 has remained fairly stable after adjustments. Source: www.ellisisland.org

13. Population Trends Age Composition of the U.S. Population, by Migration Generation, 2004

14. Population Trends Source: www.migrationinformation.org Types of Immigrants

15. Population Trends Natural Increase Still Accounts for Almost 60% of Population Growth in the U.S., but the Share From International Migration Has Been Increasing. Percent of U.S. population growth due to natural increase and net migration, 1980-2005 Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

16. Population Trends In 1990, Almost Half of All U.S. Counties Had Less Than 1% Foreign-Born, and Only One-Tenth Had 5% or More.

17. Population Trends By 2000, Only One-Fourth of U.S. Counties Had Less Than 1% Foreign-Born, and One in Five Had 5% or More.

18. Population Trends Global Perspectives

19. Population Trends Population of the United States by Age and Sex, 1900

20. Population Trends

23. Sources of Immigrants from Latin America, 1995 in Thousands

24. Population Trends Sources of Immigrants from Asia, 1995 in Thousands