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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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