Americans' Views of Immigration's Effect on the U.S.
On the whole, do you think immigration is a good thing or a bad thing for this country today?
Line graph. Trend from 2001 to 2026 in the percentages of Americans saying immigration is a good thing or a bad thing for the country. In the current poll, 73% say immigration is a good thing, and 21% say it's a bad thing. The high calling immigration a "good thing," was 79% in 2025.
The percentages who volunteer that the effects are "mixed" or who do not have an opinion are not shown.
