Where immigrants went during an unprecedented influx at the US border, by the numbers
October 1, 2025
Salt Lake City, Denver and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal. The Associated Press obtained data by state and metropolitan area on self-reported destinations of nearly 2.5 million people who were released in the United States for humanitarian reasons or with notices to appear in immigration court to pursue asylum. They crossed illegally or they came legally through an online appointment app called CBP One. While many may have moved, the data opens a window into how an unprecedented surge in immigration played out across the U.S.