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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.
Better Educated, but Not Better Off
A look at the education level and socioeconomic success of recent immigrants, 2007 to 2017
Topics: Current Numbers
1.8 Million Immigrants Likely Arrived in 2016, Matching Highest Level in U.S. History
Numbers show 53 percent increase compared to low point in 2011
Topics: Current Numbers
65.5 Million U.S. Residents Spoke a Foreign Language at Home in 2016
Number has doubled since 1990 and nearly tripled since 1980
U.S. Immigrant Population Hit Record 43.7 Million in 2016
Overall growth slowed, but Middle Eastern, non-Mexico Latin American, Asian, and sub-Saharan African populations grew substantially
Topics: Population Projections
Who Voted in 2016?
A look at the demographic characteristics of the electorate
The Employment Situation of Immigrants and Natives in the First Quarter of 2017
BLS data shows labor force participation remains abysmal
Nearly 65 Million U.S. Residents Spoke a Foreign Language at Home in 2015
Up 5.2 million since 2010 and up 1.5 million since 2014
Topics: Assimilation and Citizenship