Indiana's Undocumented Immigrants
The presence of undocumented immigrants in Indiana poses many legal and political challenges. But while elected officials continue to debate what to do about illegal immigration, thousands of undocumented immigrants are working across the state.
Here's a breakdown of undocumented immigrants in Indiana:
Number of undocumented immigrants: 100,400
Share of immigrant population who are undocumented immigrants: 23.80%
Share of total population that is undocumented: 1.5%
Share of workforce that is undocumented: 2%
Share of undocumented immigrants who are working age: 90%
Undocumented household income: $2.5 billion
Total taxes paid: $288 million
Federal taxes paid: $160.1 million
State & local taxes paid: $127.9 million
Total spending power: $2.3 billion
Number of U.S. citizens living with at least one undocumented family member: 70,500
Share of U.S. citizens living with at least one undocumented family member: 1.
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