Economic Policy Group Unveils Surprising Data on Immigrants in Kentucky!

Race Day Live A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy highlights how immigrants are making a big impact on Kentucky’s economy.

Immigrants play important roles in many sectors. They make up 12% of construction workers, 24% of software engineers, and 16% of doctors in the state. Additionally, 13% of small, independent business owners in Kentucky are immigrants.

The data comes from U.S. Census reports, like the American Communities Survey, which tracks various statistics about the population.

Dustin Pugel, the center’s policy director, says immigrants are vital to Kentucky’s economy. They work in a variety of jobs, from childcare and caregiving to higher-paying professions.

“Immigrants contribute significantly across all job levels. When we focus on stereotypes, we overlook how valuable they are to our economy,” Pugel said.

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Pugel is concerned about stricter deportation policies introduced by the Trump administration. He warns these policies could harm industries that rely heavily on immigrant workers.

“For example, if 12% of construction workers who are immigrants either stay home or are deported, it will be much harder to build the housing we need in Kentucky,” he explained.

The report shows that the number of immigrant workers in Kentucky has grown over the years. Back in 2000, immigrants made up just 2% of the workforce. Today, they represent about 5%, or roughly 180,000 people.

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