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.
Source: New American Economy “Power of the Purse: How Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Contribute to the U.S. Economy“