Asian American Population
Definition
The Asian American population refers to people in the United States who identify themselves as being of Asian descent.
Analogy
Imagine a beautiful patchwork quilt, where each patch represents a different Asian country—China, India, Vietnam, Korea, and so on. Each patch is unique and distinct but sewn together they form the larger Asian American population.
Related terms
Chinese Americans: This term refers to an ethnic group in the U.S. that comprises individuals of Chinese origin or ancestry.
Filipino Americans: This is another subgroup within the Asian American population that identifies with the Philippines as their country of origin or ancestry.
Indian Americans: This term refers to U.S. residents who trace their roots back to India. They are part of the broader Asian American community.
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