Trump releases immigrant welfare data for 120 countries
US President Donald Trump has released a list of 120 countries, including Pakistan, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The list highlights the rates of welfare and assistance received by immigrants from these countries. However, India is not included in this list. The list, titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” includes approximately 120 countries and territories whose immigrants receive assistance in the United States. India is not among them.
The chart posted by Trump on Truth Social shows the countries of origin of immigrants and the percentage of immigrant families receiving assistance. The list includes Bangladesh, where 54.8 percent of immigrant families receive aid. Other countries listed include Pakistan (40.2 percent), Nepal (34.8 percent), China (32.9 percent), Israel/Palestine (25.9 percent), Ukraine (42.7 percent), and Asia (no specific country named).
The data also revealed that Indian Americans have the highest median household income among major ethnic groups in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, Indian Americans are the second-largest Asian origin group in the US, comprising approximately 21 percent of the total Asian population.
In 2023, the median annual income for households headed by Indian immigrants was $151,200. This compares to $105,600 for all Asian households. The median annual income for households headed by Indian immigrants was higher than that of US-born Indian-headed households ($156,000 vs. $120,200).
According to Pew data, the median annual personal income for Indian Americans aged 16 and older was $85,300 in 2023. This was higher than the median for all Asians ($52,400).
