Statistics
What percentage translates for their parents?
between 70% and 90% of children raised in immigrant households regularly serve as language brokers (translating and interpreting) for their parents.
Do they feel pressure to succeed academically?
81% to 86% of these students report feeling significant pressure to perform well to justify their parents' sacrifices.
Do they feel connected to their parents' culture?
around 71% of children of immigrants feel a connection to their parents' culture
Can they fluently speak their native language?
around 30% of children of immigrants can speak their parents' language fluently
At what age do they learn English?
Children of immigrants typically learn to speak English fluently between ages 5 and 7.
What percentage is expected to attend college?
Over 90% of immigrant parents expect their children to obtain a college degree, with a majority expecting them to earn graduate or professional degrees
Do language barriers at home ever create misunderstandings with their parents?
Over 40% of children of immigrants report experiencing high levels of misunderstandings with their parents due to language and acculturation barriers
Does being the children of an immigrant affect their daily life?
around 18% of immigrant parents reporting direct impacts on their children's well-being due to immigration-related worries
How many children of immigrants are bilingual?
55%
How many cultural traditions do they celebrate yearly?
Children of immigrants typically celebrate anywhere from 5 to 10 or more distinct cultural and religious traditions yearly.
Was the percentage of children born to immigrant parents in the US in 1990 bigger than the percentage born in 2024?
No, 2024 had 26.5% of children born to immigrant parents to 1990 having 13.4%.
What percentage of children of immigrants are discriminated against?
around 36%-50% of children of immigrants and minority immigrant youth experience some form of perceived discrimination.
Do children of immigrants face academic pressure?
around 57% of immigrant parents expect their children to obtain graduate or professional degrees
What languages are spoken at home?
25-40% of immigrant households only speak English
What percentage eat traditional food at home regularly?
Studies show that roughly 84% of immigrant parents serve their children primarily traditional foods at home.
What career fields are most encouraged by parents?
Research shows that 83% of immigrant parents encourage their children to pursue a career as a Doctor. Law and Engineering round out the top three most encouraged career fields
How many Children of immigrants were deported from 2025 to 2026?
approximately 16,400
What percentage think their background gives them advantages?
52% feel their cultural background provides an advantage in life.
What percentage watch media in their family’s native language?
31% to 46% watch television or listen to music in their family’s native heritage language
What percentage feel family expectations affect their choices?
approximately 50% to 90% of children of immigrants feel a strong sense of family obligation that heavily dictates their educational and career choices
What percentage feel proud of their cultural background?
between 75% and 90% of children of immigrants express strong pride and positive feelings regarding their ethnic background
What percentage of children of immigrants struggle with balancing two different cultures?
around 40% to 60% percent struggle to maintain as they navigate life between their parents’ heritage culture and the dominant culture of their new country
What is their opinion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement?
Very mixed answers, but generally a larger number dislike, though mostly just about not overdoing ICE.
What percentage of children of immigrants prefer speaking English
80% of children of immigrants prefer speaking English over their parents' native
What percentage of friends have taught about their culture?
Typically, over 80% to 90% engage in cultural socialization, which includes actively sharing and teaching their heritage languages, traditions, and food with their peers.