Immigrants are not just part of America’s story—they are at the heart of its economic engine. Every day, immigrants fuel industries, strengthen communities, and generate prosperity that benefits all of us. The numbers speak for themselves.
Tax Contributions That Sustain Communities
Immigrants—documented and undocumented—collectively contributed nearly $652 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2023. That’s nearly one-fifth of all taxes collected in the U.S., funding schools, infrastructure, and essential public services that millions rely on.
(Source: Axios, American Immigration Council)
Trillions in Spending Power
Beyond taxes, immigrant households are economic drivers in their communities. With $1.3 trillion in annual spending power, immigrants sustain local businesses, from grocery stores to healthcare services, creating a ripple effect of growth across towns and cities nationwide.
(Source: American Immigration Council)
Engines of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Immigrants are not just workers—they are builders. One in four U.S. entrepreneurs is foreign-born, and immigrants are 80% more likely to start a business than U.S.-born individuals. These businesses create jobs, spark innovation, and keep America globally competitive.
(Source: National Bureau of Economic Research, American Immigration Council)
Fortune 500 Success Stories
Immigrants also shape the highest levels of the American economy. Forty-four percent of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Together, these companies generate $8 trillion in annual revenue and employ millions worldwide—proof that immigrant vision fuels global economic leadership.
(Source: Center for American Entrepreneurship)
Essential to the Workforce
Immigrants keep America’s economy moving in critical industries:
- 17% of the total U.S. labor force
- 30% of healthcare support roles
- 68% of crop farmworkers
From hospitals to farms, immigrants fill roles that sustain health, food security, and growth.
(Source: Migration Policy Institute, USDA Economic Research Service)
America’s Prosperity = Immigrant Contributions
The facts are undeniable: immigrants fund schools, build businesses, and drive innovation. They don’t just contribute to the economy—they sustain it. America’s prosperity depends on their continued participation and leadership.
Immigrants are not on the margins of our story. They are powering America’s economy every single day.
