Poverty rates vary widely across Asian origin groups in the U.S.

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March 15, 2024

Key facts about Asian Americans living in poverty

Poverty rates vary widely across Asian origin groups in the U.S.

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Poverty rates vary widely across Asian origin groups in the U.S.

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

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