5 States with the Highest Percentage of Illegal Immigrants

4 – New Jersey 

Illegal immigrants percentage: 6.26%

Located in the Northeastern region of the United States, New Jersey is the most densely populated state. The north and northeastern boundaries of New Jersey are surrounded by New York. Delaware and Pennsylvania are located toward its west. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton, with a total population of 90,457 people. 

New Jersey is quite accommodating of illegal immigrants. In New Jersey, illegal immigrants enjoy some of the rights of regular US citizens, such as minimum wage benefits. New Jersey’s 568,500 illegal immigrants make up 6.26% of its population.