About half of Asian adults living in poverty say the American dream is out of reach for them

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March 15, 2024

Key facts about Asian Americans living in poverty

About half of Asian adults living in poverty say the American dream is out of reach for them

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Key facts about Asian Americans living in poverty
Poverty rates vary widely across Asian origin groups in the U.S.
Demographics of Asian Americans by poverty status
About 1 in 4 Asians who live below the poverty line reside in the New York, L.A. or San Francisco metro areas
About 6 in 10 Asian adults living in poverty have turned to family or friends for help with living expenses or job
About 6 in 10 Asian adults living in poverty have turned to family or friends for help with living expenses or job

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