Asian Americans Report Highest Anxiety Levels Over Shifting U.S. Attitudes On Identity, Immigration

A nationwide survey underscores how Asian Americans continue to face heightened anxiety and persistent perception gaps in the United States, according to new data and supporting reporting. (Credit: Pixabay)

Asian Americans are reporting the highest levels of anxiety among racial groups in the United States, according to the STAATUS Index 2026 survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Asian American Foundation.

The findings, detailed in the report, show that about 44% of Asian American respondents said they feel worried about their lives right now, reflecting sustained concern over personal safety, identity and social belonging.