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Report: Undocumented population swells to 'new peak' of 15.8 million
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Sandra Sanchez , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This represents an increase from the pre-2019 figure of 11 million.
A recent report indicates that the number of undocumented migrants in the United States has reached a new high. 8 million as of 2024. This represents an increase from the pre-2019 figure of 11 million.
Further details on this development are available from the report. The report was released on Wednesday, providing an updated estimate of the undocumented population in the country. For more information on the report and its findings, readers can refer to the original source.
8 million being the most recent figure available.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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