Top U.S. Industries Relying on Illegal Immigration

What We’re Showing

This graphic highlights the top industries employing undocumented immigrant workers in the U.S., along with their share of each industry's workforce. Data comes from the American Immigration Council, as of 2022. 

Key Takeaways

• Construction has the highest concentration of undocumented workers, who make up 13.7% of its workforce.
• Despite its smaller overall workforce, Agriculture relies heavily on undocumented workers, who constitute 12.7% of its labor force.