An estimated 10,000 people in the United States are descendants of Travellers who left Ireland, mostly between 1845 and 1860 during the Great Famine. However, there are no official population figures regarding Irish Travellers in the United States as the US census does not recognise them as an ethnic group.

Yes, Travelers definitely still exist, though the term refers to several distinct groups in 2026. In a modern cultural context, "Travelers" often refers to Irish Travelers and Scottish Gypsy-Travelers, which are recognized ethnic minority groups with their own unique languages (like Shelta or Cant) and nomadic traditions. In the UK, there are estimated to be over 300,000 people identifying with these communities, many of whom still practice seasonal movement for work or family events. In a broader sense, the 2020s have seen the rise of "Digital Nomads" and "Full-Time Travelers", a modern lifestyle group of people who live out of vans or suitcases while working remotely. These modern travelers utilize "slow travel" to immerse themselves in different cultures for months at a time. Whether referring to traditional ethnic groups with ancient roots or the new wave of "Vanlifers" and global backpackers, the concept of a life "on the move" remains a vibrant and growing part of the global human experience, supported by modern technology like Starlink and decentralized work-from-home policies.