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Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States

This data dictionary defines and describes the variables included in the Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States Report, which presents estimates and demographic breakdowns of individuals residing in the U.S. without legal authorization, including details on period of entry, origin, state of residence, age, and sex.

The OHSS Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States Data Dictionary fields include:

  • Unauthorized Alien Population
  • Country of Birth
  • State of Residence
  • Age
  • Sex

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Data File File Extension File size Date Posted Report Year Data Category categories
Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States Data Dictionary xlsx 122.4 KB 01/27/2026 2022 Data Dictionaries, Estimates of Unauthorized 92, 106

Date created: January 26, 2026

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