Thai population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Thai (alone) population, by nativity
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Thai alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
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Thai population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Thai (alone) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 110,000 | 85,000 | 24,000 |
| 2010 | 165,000 | 125,000 | 40,000 |
| 2019 | 220,000 | 165,000 | 55,000 |
| 2023 | 195,000 | 145,000 | 50,000 |
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Thai alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
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