Asians will be the largest U.S. immigrant group by 2055

Asians will likely make up the largest group of U.S. immigrants by 2055, according to a Pew Research Center report released Monday. Between 2015 and 2065, the group will account for 88 percent of the nation's population increase.

Much immigration talk in the 2016 presidential race has centered on Hispanic immigrants, who now make up 47 percent of the U.S. immigrant population. But by 2065, that share will drop to 31 percent, while the percentage of Asian immigrants increases from 26 percent to 38 percent.

Although Asians will be the largest foreign-born U.S. population, researchers project Hispanics will still make up a larger part of the overall population by 2065.

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For a closer look at the projected breakdown of U.S. immigrants, check out Pew's full report here.