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Karen Zeigler
Demographer
Karen Zeigler serves as Demographer for the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington, DC-based immigration think tank. The Center produces credible, timely research on key immigration issues, examines the impact of immigration in American society, and educates policymakers and opinion leaders.
Since joining the Center in 2008, Ms. Zeigler has worked on projects producing statistics related to the immigration population, various unemployment measures, educational differences, and other prominent issues.
Ms. Zeigler earned a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University, a Master’s in Justice, Law, and Crime Policy from George Mason University, and earned an MBA from Shippenburg University.
Fertility Among Immigrants and Native-Born Americans
Difference between the foreign-born and the native-born continues to narrow
Topics: Population Projections
Immigrant Population Growth Slows
‘Trump Effect’ likely explains slowdown
Topics: Current Numbers
The Employment Situation of Immigrants and Natives in July 2020
Employment and labor force participation improved more for immigrants
The Employment Situation of Immigrants and Natives in June 2020
Employment improved slightly more for immigrants, but remains dismal for both groups
The Employment Situation of Immigrants and Natives in May 2020
Employment improved somewhat more for the native-born, but remains dismal for both groups
The Employment Situation of Immigrants and Natives in April 2020
First full month of data after Covid-19 shutdown shows dramatic downturn in employment
The Fiscal Impact of Refugee Resettlement
No Free Lunch for Taxpayers
Topics: Costs of Immigration, Refugees