ImmigrationRegion Northeastn = 8
Should the U.S. allow more immigrants to enter the country legally than it currently does?
May 8, 2026 at 06:47 PM
Some more
30%
of simulated population
Same as now
22%
of simulated population
A lot more
20%
of simulated population
Fewer
18%
of simulated population
↗ Key Insights
- Generational divide: 18–29 show 100pp higher "Some more" than 50–64.
- Highest "Some more" among Black respondents (100%), lowest among White (0%).
- Income inversely related to "Some more" (-75pp low→high income).
Support by Age Group
18–29 (n=1)
■ Some more 100%
30–49 (n=4)
■ A lot more 50%■ Some more 25%■ A lot fewer 25%
50–64 (n=1)
■ Fewer 100%
65+ (n=2)
■ Some more 50%■ Same as now 50%
Support by Race / Ethnicity
White (n=4)
■ A lot more 25%■ Same as now 25%■ Fewer 25%■ A lot fewer 25%
Black (n=1)
■ Some more 100%
Hispanic (n=1)
■ Some more 100%
Asian (n=2)
■ A lot more 50%■ Some more 50%
Support by Income Level
<$30k (n=2)
■ Some more 100%
$30–60k (n=2)
■ Same as now 50%■ A lot fewer 50%
$60–100k (n=4)
■ A lot more 50%■ Some more 25%■ Fewer 25%
Overall Distribution
Some more30%
2 of 8 agents
Same as now22%
2 of 8 agents
A lot more20%
2 of 8 agents
Fewer18%
1 of 8 agents
A lot fewer10%
1 of 8 agents
Agent Responses (8)
| # | Age | Race | Income | Stance | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 30–49 | Asian | $60–100k | A lot more | As a child of immigrants, I know firsthand the contributions immigrants make to the economy and culture. Legal immigration pathways are too slow and limited. We need significant expansion. |
| 02 | 50–64 | White | $60–100k | Fewer | I support legal immigration but at the current pace it's depressing wages in construction trades. We should slow down until wages stabilize for workers who are already here. |
| 03 | 18–29 | Hispanic | <$30k | Some more | Expanding legal immigration benefits the economy and reduces the backlog that pushes people toward illegal entry. A moderate increase is the pragmatic middle ground. |
| 04 | 65+ | White | $30–60k | Same as now | I think the current level is about right. We need to do a better job integrating those already here before opening the door further. Quality over quantity. |
| 05 | 65+ | Black | <$30k | Some more | Immigration enriches our culture and fills gaps in the labor market. I'd support a moderate increase focused on skills and family reunification. |
| 06 | 30–49 | White | $60–100k | A lot more | The economic case for immigration is overwhelming. Immigrants start businesses, pay taxes, and fill both high-skill and essential labor roles. Restrictionism is shortsighted. |
| 07 | 30–49 | White | $30–60k | A lot fewer | I can't find affordable housing for my employees in this city. Rapid population growth from immigration is driving up costs for everyone. We need a pause to catch up on infrastructure. |
| 08 | 30–49 | Asian | $60–100k | Some more | Attracting global talent strengthens American research and innovation. A moderate increase in high-skill immigration would be particularly beneficial. |
Simulation Methodology
Demographic Variables Used
age_groupeduc_group
Quality Metrics
LocationRegion Northeast
DomainImmigration
Agents8
ATP priors sourcePew ATP 2021 (synthetic demo)
data/simulations/1__region_northeast__immigration/