Income inequality is greater among Chinese Americans than any other Asian origin group in the U.S.
Among all Asian origin groups in the U.S., Chinese American households had the highest income inequality in 2022.
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Among all Asian origin groups in the U.S., Chinese American households had the highest income inequality in 2022.
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