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| Asian American population growth is outpacing the rest of the country. |
The Asian population of the United States continues to grow at a faster rate than other ethnic groups, based on data released by the US Census Bureau June 22.
Immigration drove Asian growth last year, accounting for two-thirds of the 577,000-person increase in people who identify as Asian, including those who identify with more than one race. That 2.4% bump was the largest of any race or ethnic group, and there were 24.6 million Asians in the U.S. last year.
King County, Washington — home to Seattle — added almost 21,500 Asian residents, the most of any US county last year.
However, Asian Americans and immigrants from Asia continue to flock to California, which already is home to the largest number of Asians.
Immigration drove Asian growth last year, accounting for two-thirds of the 577,000-person increase in people who identify as Asian, including those who identify with more than one race. That 2.4% bump was the largest of any race or ethnic group, and there were 24.6 million Asians in the U.S. last year.
King County, Washington — home to Seattle — added almost 21,500 Asian residents, the most of any US county last year.
However, Asian Americans and immigrants from Asia continue to flock to California, which already is home to the largest number of Asians.
“Immigrant and refugee communities bring talent, culture and a set of skills that are needed in our community,” said Arrey Obenson, president and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, which helps newcomers adapt to life in the U.S.
There were more than 1.7 million Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders in the US last year, an increase of 1.2% over the previous year. Clark County, Nevada, home to Las Vegas, had the biggest increase, with almost 1,500 new residents.
There were more Native Hawaiians living on the Mainland than in the island state. In 2021, there were about 309,800 Native Hawaiians in Hawaii and about 370,000 in other states. The new 2022 data will add on to those totals.
There were more than 1.7 million Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders in the US last year, an increase of 1.2% over the previous year. Clark County, Nevada, home to Las Vegas, had the biggest increase, with almost 1,500 new residents.
There were more Native Hawaiians living on the Mainland than in the island state. In 2021, there were about 309,800 Native Hawaiians in Hawaii and about 370,000 in other states. The new 2022 data will add on to those totals.
The exodus from Hawaii is due to the high cost of living there. Most Native Hawaiians can't afford to live in their own state. A $300,000 house in Las Vegas, a popular destination for Native Hawaiians, would cost $1.2 million in Hawaii.
Population estimates released by the US Census show what drove changes in different race, ethnic and age groups last year, as well as since the start of COVID-19’s spread in the US. in April 2020. The country had grown to 333.2 million people by the middle of last year, a 0.4% increase over the previous year, according to the 2022 population estimates.
Ironically, to the chagrin of White Supremacists and replacement-theory believers, the White increase is wholly due to immigration. Take away the immigrants, the White-alone population showed a decrease by more than 85,000 people instead of growing meagerly by more than 388,000 residents, or 0.1%.
Population estimates released by the US Census show what drove changes in different race, ethnic and age groups last year, as well as since the start of COVID-19’s spread in the US. in April 2020. The country had grown to 333.2 million people by the middle of last year, a 0.4% increase over the previous year, according to the 2022 population estimates.
Highlights of the Asian American Census:
- The Asian population in the United States was 24,683,008 in 2022, up 577,420 or 2.4% from 2021.
- In 2022, California had the largest Asian population (7,242,739), followed by New York (2,085,285) and Texas (1,958,128). California also had the largest-gaining Asian population with an increase of 108,881, while Montana — with an increase of 6.8% (1,276) — had the fastest-growing Asian population.
- California was home to four of the top five counties with the largest Asian populations in 2022. Los Angeles County topped the list with an Asian population of 1,711,002, followed by Santa Clara County (830,790) and Orange County (816,274). Alameda County, California, had the fifth largest Asian population at just over 616,000, and Queens County, New York, ranked fourth with an Asian population of 671,358.
- King County, Washington, had the largest-gaining Asian population, adding 21,498 people.
- Williamson County, Texas, had the fastest growth among counties with an Asian population above 10,000, expanding by 15.9% or 10,742 people.
- The Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population rose to 1,759,756, an increase of 1.8% or 31,949 people in 2022.
- Hawaii had the largest Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population (393,837), followed by California (373,173) and Washington (109,115).
- South Dakota had the fastest-growing Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population, which increased by 11.4% from 2021 to 2022, while Texas had the largest- gaining, up by 3,871.
- Honolulu County, Hawaii, had the largest Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population (254,769), followed by Hawaii County, Hawaii (72,467), and Los Angeles County, California (67,010).
- Clark County, Nevada, had the largest numeric population growth (1,499) among this population group between 2021 and 2022.
- Among counties with Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations above 10,000, Utah County, Utah, with an increase of 5.6% or 723 people, was the fastest growing in 2022.
The Hispanic population gained over a million residents, reaching 63,664,346 in 2022, an increase of 1.7%
Comprising 15% of the nation’s total population in 2022, the national Black population totaled 50,087,750, up 0.9% from July 2021.
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The White population in the United States was 260,570,291 in 2022, representing an increase of 0.1% or 388,779 people from 2021.
Ironically, to the chagrin of White Supremacists and replacement-theory believers, the White increase is wholly due to immigration. Take away the immigrants, the White-alone population showed a decrease by more than 85,000 people instead of growing meagerly by more than 388,000 residents, or 0.1%.
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