community Venezuelans in the United States It has recorded rapid growth in recent years. According to official data, in 2024 they will exceed One million immigrants. to Florida to UtahThis is it The countries in which they live Those born in Latin countries.
A recent analysis of CNN He emphasized The growth of the Latino community in the United States.which reached a A record number of more than 68 million in 2024This is according to Census Bureau numbers. the Mexican population It stands out as the largest group of Hispanics, with 38.9 million.
secondly, Puerto Ricanswith 6.1 million, followed by Cubans with 2.9 million, Salvadorans With 2.7 million and Dominican With 2.5 million as of last year.
with regard to Born in VenezuelaThe television network report indicates that it was recorded Fastest growth From the Spanish groups, with A An increase of 181% from 2010 to 2020to reach 1,168,271 US residents in 2024.
A study by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) shows that in 1980, the number of Venezuelan immigrants The number of people living in the United States was about 33,000 The population tripled by 2000.
They add that since 2010, they have been one of Fastest growing immigrant groupsWith the rise in population 318% between 2010 and 2023.
to 2024According to the data he obtained CNNAccording to the US Census Bureau, States where people born in Venezuela live the most We are:
Analysis of the mentioned media indicates that in TexasA country with a population of more than 31.2 million people, 12.6 million Hispanics reside there (40%)Which places the community above the white population (39.8%).
while Florida is home to 6.7 million Hispanics (28.7%) Among more than 23.3 million people. “The Latino community is also the second largest ethnic group in the so-called Sunshine State,” they point out.
According to the MPI report of that period 2019-23, New York and California They have maintained a high standard Concentration of Venezuelans. However, in a recent study by L CNNThis community was not part of the original ten states with the largest populations in those entities.
Other states USA in which it is registered The presence of Venezuelans We are:
According to MPI estimates, by approximately mid-2023 486 thousand Venezuelans were not allowed to do so Live legally in the United States. With this number, they ranked fifth among the countries of origin of illegal immigrants in the United States.
In September 2024, 1610 immigrants from Venezuela They were participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals consideration program (Dhakafor its abbreviation in English), which represents less than 1% of the 537,730 active participants.
Moreover, it is estimated that 607 thousand Venezuelans Who lived in the United States In January 2025, they were covered by temporary protected status (TPS), which grants work authorization and protection from deportation.
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