African‑born Black immigrants are fastest‑growing

Between 2000 and 2024, African‑born Black immigrants in the U.S. increased roughly fourfold and now make up about 44% of the Black immigrant population, shifting the origin mix from Caribbean to African births. This compositional change is measurable in Census Bureau American Community Survey and Current Population Survey data and alters community institutions, political coalitions, and service needs. — If origin shifts persist, policymakers and civic institutions will need to adapt immigration, integration, and community services to different language, education, and legal‑status profiles tied to African origin countries.