How Republican states have borne the brunt of migration

David Bier, director of immigration studies at the nonpartisan Cato Institute, said that while the numbers may surprise many, they echo some of his own analysis, noting that migration trends recent are benefiting Republicans in states where they control the legislature and manage the overhaul. – district

He noted that about 62 percent of the three million increase in the total immigrant population from March 2019 to March 2023 has occurred in GOP states, according to the annual Social and Economic Supplement Current population survey.

“It is where the majority of jobs in this country are being created. It’s where housing is cheapest, and we’re seeing more economic growth in those areas,” he told The Telegraph.

“The market is sending a signal that these are all workers who need these areas, and it is helping to revitalize these areas and bring companies to settle there, to expand there.

“Obviously, that has positive effects for the community, so I see that as a positive thing for the states that are creating these jobs.”

North Dakota and South Dakota have seen some of the biggest increases, with their migrant populations increasing by more than 80%.

While that equates to just over 32,000 people, in sparsely populated North Dakota, the number of migrants has risen from one in 25 residents to one in 40.

Tennessee has received an influx of 143,000 migrants, up 50%, while South Carolina has seen a 45% increase.