A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went
An unprecedented surge in border crossings over the past decade has reshaped America, bringing millions of migrants from more than 150 countries and elevating the U.S. immigrant population to its highest levels ever. The Associated Press has obtained federal records detailing the destinations of 4.5 million migrants who entered the U.S. after crossing the Mexican border between October 2018 and July 2025.
The data reveals that these migrants have established themselves in both major cities like New York and Miami, as well as smaller cities such as Elkhart, Indiana; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Dodge City, Kansas. While the majority of migrants traditionally came from Mexico, this surge saw a diverse range of nationalities, including India, Ecuador, and Ghana.
The collected information includes migrants' ages, genders, and the dates and border regions where they encountered authorities, but it remains unclear whether all the migrants actually arrived at the addresses they provided.
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