Asian population by nativity, 2000-2023
U.S. Asian population
Note: In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau revised the list of Asian origins to include Central Asians. This group made up about 2% of the Asian population overall in 2023. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
Source: 2000 decennial census and the 2010, 2019 and 2023 American Community Surveys (census tables).
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Asian population by nativity, 2000-2023
U.S. Asian population
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,860,000 | 7,430,000 | 4,430,000 |
| 2010 | 17,240,000 | 10,230,000 | 7,020,000 |
| 2019 | 22,370,000 | 12,770,000 | 9,600,000 |
| 2023 | 24,810,000 | 13,340,000 | 11,470,000 |
Source: 2000 decennial census and the 2010, 2019 and 2023 American Community Surveys (census tables).
Note: In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau revised the list of Asian origins to include Central Asians. This group made up about 2% of the Asian population overall in 2023. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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