Key facts about Asians in the U.S.
The number of Asian Americans grew from 11.9 million in 2000 to 24.8 million in 2023.
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The number of Asian Americans grew from 11.9 million in 2000 to 24.8 million in 2023.
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchBecka A. Alper, Senior ResearcherScott Keeter, Senior Survey AdvisorJordan Lippert, Research AssistantBesheer Mohamed, Senior Researcher Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerNida Asheer, Senior Communications ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantAnna Brown, Research MethodologistAchsah Callahan, Communications ManagerAlan Cooperman, […]
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