The Current Population Survey (CPS) collects data on an array of topics. Definitions of the data concepts can be found by accessing the Glossary. However, the concept of "Foreign Born" is presented below since it is the key concept behind the tabulations of this publication.
Foreign Born refers to people residing in the United States who were born outside the United States or one of its outlying areas, such as Puerto Rico or Guam, to parents neither of whom was a U.S. citizen. This group primarily includes legally admitted immigrants, but also includes refugees, students, temporary workers, and undocumented aliens.
