Document Type

Report

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Utah Women Stats Research Snapshot

Volume

67

Publisher

Utah Women & Leadership Project

Publication Date

6-4-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Year after year, the topic of immigration features centrally in US public policy discussions and debates. This focus is not surprising, given that the US is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world. While policy discussions often focus on immigrants who lack legal authorization to be in the US, most immigrants are legal residents (77.0%).1 An immigrant is any person who lives in a country that is not their country of usual residence or nationality.2 The US immigrant population includes naturalized citizens (i.e., those who entered the US legally and became citizens), lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders), refugees and asylees, individuals on temporary visas such as employment and student visas, and foreign-born residents who lack legal authorization. According to the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity in 2023, Utah was home to 304,918 immigrants.3 This research snapshot describes the immigrant population in Utah and sheds light on the challenges they face, especially those faced by immigrant women.

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