The Rise of Asian Americans

Abstract

Asian Americans are the highest-income, best-educated and fastest-growing racial group in the United States. They are more satisfied than the general public with their lives, finances and the direction of the country, and they place more value than other Americans do on marriage, parenthood, hard work and careersuccess, according to a comprehensive new nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center. The report includes a detailed demographic analysis of Asian Americans based primarily on U.S. Census Bureau and government economic data—highlighting their socio-economic, educational and household characteristics. The analysis includes comparisons across racial and ethnic groups (Asian American, white, black, Hispanic) as well as comparisons across the six largest U.S. Asian groups.