US Census Shows Steep Decline in Immigration

The United States could soon experience negative net migration, the first time that has happened in more than half a century, the agency says.

United States Marines patrol the U.S/Mexico border near San Diego, on Jan. 20, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that immigration to the United States fell significantly over a period that includes the first few months of President Donald Trump’s second term.

The agency estimated on Jan. 27 that net international migration declined from a high of 2.7 million in 2024 to 1.3 million in 2025.