Figure U.S Population, Actual Figure and Projected: 1 960-2050 (in millions)
The nation’s population will rise to 438 million in 2050, from 296 million in 2005, and fully 82% of the growth during this period will be due to immigrants arriving from 2005 to 2050 and their descendants. (Figure 1)
Figure  | U.S Population, Actual Figure and Projected: 1 960-2050  | (in millions)  | 438  | 296  | 180  | 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 20000 2410 2020 2030 200 2050 2060  | Note: Projections for 2005 2050 ind licated by broken line.  | Source: Pew Research Center, 2008 