U.S. Naturalization Statistics for 2024
The United States accepts the most immigrants than any other country. Immigrants that travel to and intend to stay in the United States come from all parts of the world. In the last decade alone, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has welcomed nearly 8 million naturalized citizens into the country.
Leaving one’s home country and coming to the U.S. is a big decision and an exciting one. It could mean greater opportunities and freedoms that exist nowhere else but in the U.S.
Although, individuals that would like to be citizens of the U.S. must meet certain requirements and be committed to the principles that unify all Americans. Those who are successful will have the right to enjoy the privileges that come along with U.S. citizenship.
If you would like assistance with the U.S. immigration process because your ultimate goal is to become a citizen, then you can speak with an Atlanta naturalization lawyer at Shirazi Immigration Law, Inc.
Breaking Down the Naturalization Statistics for FY 2024 in the U.S.
In 2024, 818,500 new citizens were naturalized in the U.S. This represented a 7% decrease from the previous year; however, the three-year total exceeds 2.6 million new citizens to the country.
The most new citizens were naturalized in May with 76,300 while the least number of new citizens were naturalized in December at 53,500.
Of all the field offices, the following represented those where the largest number of new citizens were naturalized in 2024.
- Houston (3.3%)
- Dallas (3.3%)
- Chicago (3.3%)
- Newark (3.2%)
- San Francisco (2.9%)
The top five countries of birth made up 33% of the naturalized citizens for 2024. These countries were:
- Mexico (13.1%)
- India (6.1%)
- Philippines (5.0%)
- Dominican Republic (4.9%)
- Vietnam (4.1%)
As high as 70% of all naturalized citizens in 2024 resided in 10 states:
- California
- Florida
- New York
- Texas
- New Jersey
- Illinois
- Virginia
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- Washington
The top five cities where naturalized citizens reported living in 2024 were:
- Miami
- Brooklyn
- The Bronx
- Houston
- Los Angeles
Over 37% of naturalized citizens in 2024 were aged 30- 44 while approximately 17% were younger than 30 years old. There were 23 naturalized citizens that were aged 100 and older.
Women were the majority of those naturalized in every age group, and women made up over 55% of the new citizens naturalized in 2024.
Speak with an Atlanta Immigration Attorney Today
USCIS defines naturalization as “the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).” If naturalization is your ultimate goal, then you may have questions and need assistance. Immigration laws in the U.S. are complex, and adjustments happen regularly. Having an attorney who is up to date on changes and knows how to navigate the system can help you be successful.
For a consultation to discuss your immigration needs and case, please call Shirazi Immigration Law, Inc. at 404-523-3611. One of our immigration lawyers in Atlanta, GA, can assist you.
Sources:
uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act
uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/naturalization-statistics
