Korean population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Korean (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: The population shown includes those who identify as Korean alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. For a list of Korean in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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Korean population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Korean (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,170,000 | 850,000 | 320,000 |
| 2010 | 1,630,000 | 1,070,000 | 550,000 |
| 2019 | 1,800,000 | 1,050,000 | 740,000 |
| 2023 | 1,830,000 | 1,030,000 | 810,000 |
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: The population shown includes those who identify as Korean alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. For a list of Korean in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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