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Percentage of employed undocumented immigrants in the United States in 2012, by Industry

Estimated percentage of workers who were undocumented immigrants in the U.S. in 2012, by industry

The data displays the estimated percentage of employed undocumented immigrants in the U.S. in 2012, distinguished by industry. In 2012, around 12.2% workers in the construction industry were undocumented immigrants.

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting	16.1
Construction	12.2
Leisure and Hospitality	9
Other Services	8.2
Professional and Business Services	6.4
Manufacturing	6.3
Total	5.6
Wholesale/Retail Trade	4.2
Transportation and Utilities	3.3
Mining	3.1
Information	2.8
Financial Activities	2.3
Educational and Health Services	1.7

Percentage of employed undocumented immigrants in the United States in 2012, by Industry

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