Illegals in Hall County GA 2-22-26

Based on data from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), there are an estimated 27,000 unauthorized immigrants residing in Hall County, Georgia. 

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Here are the details regarding the immigrant population in Hall County based on available estimates:

Total Unauthorized Population: Approximately 27,000.

Origin: The vast majority, roughly 92% (25,000 people), are from Mexico and Central America, with 16,000 hailing specifically from Mexico.

Demographics: About 57% of this population has lived in the U.S. for 20 or more years, while 13% have been in the country for less than 5 years.

Employment: The unauthorized workforce is heavily concentrated in manufacturing (31%) and construction (26%), with a 72% labor force participation rate.

Impact: Approximately 36% of this population lives with at least one U.S.-citizen child. 

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Contextual Data

County Growth: Hall County has seen positive net migration from other countries, with about 1,400 more people arriving from abroad than leaving between 2023 and 2024.

Foreign-Born Percentage: As of 2023, approximately 16.6% of Hall County residents were born outside the United States.

Regional Context: Georgia has become a top destination for unauthorized immigrants, with an estimated 479,000 to 500,000 living in the state as of late 2025. 

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Note: These figures are estimates based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data and Department of Homeland Security information, as precise numbers for undocumented populations are difficult to verify. 

Precise numbers for undocumented populations are difficult to track at the county level, but estimates for Hall County, Georgia, and the state have seen significant updates in recent reports. 

Hall County Statistics

Unauthorized Population Estimate: Approximately 27,000 to 31,000 undocumented immigrants reside in Hall County according to data from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI).

Demographic Context: As of 2023, Hall County has a total foreign-born population of roughly 34,600 people, meaning a high percentage of the county's immigrant population is estimated to be unauthorized.

Country of Origin: The vast majority (approximately 59%) of the unauthorized population in Hall County is from Mexico, followed by Central American countries like Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Residency Duration: About 57% of unauthorized residents in Hall County have lived in the U.S. for 20 years or more, indicating a well-established community. 

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Georgia State Trends (2025–2026)

Statewide Growth: Georgia's unauthorized immigrant population grew by roughly 45% between 2018 and mid-2023, reaching an estimated 479,000 to 500,000 people.

National Ranking: As of late 2025, Georgia has moved up to become the state with the 6th largest unauthorized immigrant population in the United States.

Total Immigrant Population: There are an estimated 1.38 million total immigrants living in Georgia, making up about 12% of the state's total population. 

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