Malaysian population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Malaysian (alone) population, by nativity
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Malaysian 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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Malaysian population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Malaysian (alone) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 1,000 |
| 2010 | 15,000 | 13,000 | 2,000 |
| 2019 | 19,000 | 16,000 | 3,000 |
| 2023 | 24,000 | 19,000 | 5,000 |
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Malaysian 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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