Workers by Industry
Breakdown of asylum applicant workers in Minnesota across major economic sectors.
Percentages are estimates and are not intended to be used to calculate the precise number of workers by industry.
Economic Impact
Asylum applicants in Minnesota collectively add $810,000,000 in income to the local economy each year. They contribute $147,000,000 in federal and payroll taxes and an additional $101,000,000 in state and local taxes — supporting public services, infrastructure, and community programs.
Methodology and Report
Population and economic estimates were prepared by Dr. Phillip Connor, Research Fellow at Princeton University's Center for Migration and Development. Estimates use accepted demographic and economic methods used for other immigrant populations, drawing on data from the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS), January 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Congressional Budget Office, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, among other sources.
Read the full report: 2+ Million Workers, $100+ Billion Impact: Counting the Overlooked Economic Contributions of Asylum Applicants in the United States.