Table 1
Size of the labor force, employment, and top industries of employment for unauthorized immigrants, 2019
| Estimate | % of total | |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force and employment |
||
| Civilian population, ages 16 and older | 10,434,000 | 100% |
| Employed | 6,829,000 | 65% |
| Unemployed | 448,000 | 4% |
| Not in the labor force | 3,157,000 | 30% |
| Top industries of employment | ||
| Civilian employed population, ages 16 and older | 6,829,000 | 100% |
| Construction | 1,403,000 | 21% |
| Accommodation and food services, arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,092,000 | 16% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services | 946,000 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 694,000 | 10% |
| Retail trade | 547,000 | 8% |
Source: Adapted from Migration Policy Institute, Unauthorized Immigrant Population Profiles [data tool on the unauthorized immigrant population], analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the pooled 2015–19 American Community Survey (ACS) and the 2008 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), weighted to 2019 and unauthorized immigrant population estimates by Jennifer Van Hook, Pennsylvania State University.
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