More than half of Asian adults living in poverty say they have been unable to save for emergencies
% of Asian adults living near or below the federal poverty line who say they have __ in the past 12 months
| Types of financial challenges | % |
|---|---|
| Experienced at least one of the following financial challenges | 79 |
| Been unable to save money for emergencies | 57 |
| Had trouble paying bills | 42 |
| Gotten food from a food bank or charitable organization | 38 |
| Had problems paying rent or mortgage | 33 |
| Had trouble paying for medical care | 28 |
| Lost health insurance | 10 |
Note: “Asian adults living in poverty” refers to survey respondents whose approximate family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty line. Share of respondents who didn’t offer an answer or answered “no” not shown. nn
Source: Survey of Asian American adults conducted July 5, 2022-Jan. 27, 2023.
“The Hardships and Dreams of Asian Americans Living in Poverty”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
