Asian Americans: A Growing and Diverse Community

Demographics and Diversity

Asian Americans are a heterogeneous group of people in the United States who trace their ancestry to one or more Asian countries. This includes naturalized Americans who are immigrants from specific regions in Asia.

Largest Asian Origin Groups

The largest Asian origin group in the US is Chinese Americans, making up 24% of the Asian population or 5.4 million people. Other major Asian origin groups include:

• Indian Americans (21%)
• Filipino Americans (19%)
• Vietnamese Americans (9%)
• Korean Americans (7%)

Economic Status

Asian Americans vary widely in their economic status. While some have achieved significant socioeconomic success, others face poverty and discrimination. Overall, Asian Americans are among the most economically divided racial or ethnic groups in the United States.