U.S.-Born population between the ages of 20 and 64 forecast to shrink every year for the next decade: Projections of U.S.-Born and foreign-born populations (millions), 2025–2035
| Year | Baseline | Net immigration halved | Zero net immigration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 203.0 | 203.0 | 203.0 |
| 2026 | 202.8 | 202.6 | 202.4 |
| 2027 | 202.9 | 202.5 | 202.0 |
| 2028 | 203.1 | 202.4 | 201.7 |
| 2029 | 203.4 | 202.4 | 201.4 |
| 2030 | 203.7 | 202.3 | 200.9 |
| 2031 | 204.2 | 202.4 | 200.6 |
| 2032 | 204.8 | 202.6 | 200.5 |
| 2033 | 205.4 | 202.9 | 200.3 |
| 2034 | 206.0 | 203.1 | 200.2 |
| 2035 | 206.5 | 203.1 | 199.8 |
Source: Author’s analysis based on data from CBO (2025a, 2025b).