Most Asian immigrants in highest-earning households have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade | Pew Research Center

May 30, 2024

Income inequality is greater among Chinese Americans than any other Asian origin group in the U.S.

Most Asian immigrants in highest-earning households have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade

Most Asian immigrants in highest-earning households have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade

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Most Asian immigrants in highest-earning households have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade

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Income inequality is greater among Chinese Americans than any other Asian origin group in the U.S.
Among Asians in the U.S., income inequality is greatest among Chinese American households
Income inequality increased most among Chinese American households between 1980 and 2022 but declined among Vietnamese American households
Chinese Americans at the 10th income percentile are among the lowest-earning Asians but are some of the highest earners among those at the 90th percentile
Immigrants tend to account for a larger share of Asian Americans in lower-earning households than in higher-earning households
Most Asian immigrants in highest-earning households have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade
Higher-income Asian Americans are much more likely than lower-income Asians to have a college degree