By the numbers


Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States work hard each and everyday to support their families and communities across the country. Below are some facts and figures showing our impact.


U.S. Asian Population

88.1%

Asian age 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma or equivalency in 2018

53.9%

Asian age 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education in 2018

Source: U.S. Census Bureau  “2018 American Community Survey


Contributions to U.S. Economy

In 2017, AAPI Households overall

Earned

$744.8B

in income.

Contributed

$218.6B

in federal, state and local taxes.

AAPI Households have spending power

$526.2B

in spending power.

7.3%

AAPI share of US total spending power.

Source: New American Economy “Spotlight on Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States

AAPI entrepreneurs & businesses

555262

Estimated number of AAPI-owned employer firms in the United States in 2016.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau  “2016 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

In 2015, AAPI businesses generated

$707.6B

in total receipts and sales.

In 2016, AAPI businesses employed more than

5.1M

US workers.