Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

By Allison Rutland and Jeanne Batalova

Approximately 2.5 million sub-Saharan African immigrants lived in the United States in 2024—more than triple the number in 2000. Most come from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa. Compared to the overall immigrant population, these individuals tend to have higher educational attainment, greater English proficiency, and larger incomes.

This article offers a range of information about the diverse group of sub-Saharan African immigrants in the United States.

Click here for the full Migration Information Source report.

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