New Data Guide on Finding and Using the Most Accurate, Recent Immigration Data Resources
The Immigration: Data Matters guide shows where to locate some of the most credible, up-to-date U.S. and global immigration-related data compiled by government and non-governmental sources. The online guide, also available in hard copy, includes clickable links to resources that offer immigrant population estimates; the size of the unauthorized immigrant population; English proficiency rates; the share of immigrants in the workforce; education, health and income and poverty statistics relating to immigrants; and other data.
Batalova, J., Mittelstadt, M., Mather, M. and Lee, M. (2008). Immigration: Data Matters. Washington, D.C.: Migration Policy Institute and Population Reference Bureau.