There are 18.6 million Asian Americans living in the US, making up 6% of the US population, according to the latest available census data. The data shows that, on average, Asian Americans are younger, more likely to be born abroad, and live in households with higher income than the average American.
That same census data also breaks down Asian American populations by ethnicity — a cultural identity tied to a specific Asian country. Demographic and socioeconomic data by ethnic groups shows the Asian American experience varies within the population, with differences in everything from age breakdowns, family size, and citizenship status.
