Title: The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles County
Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles County Report
Date: February 2004
Author(s): United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Summary:
This report highlights the diversity of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community in L.A. County. Included in the report are characteristics of the API community, such as education, geographic concentrations, economic indicators, languages spoken at home, residency/immigration status, and more. Finally, the report contains policy recommendations on serving the changing needs of this community.
Key Findings:
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From 1990 – 2000, the API population increased 35 percent in L.A. County, making it the fastest growing ethnic community in L.A.
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18 percent of Asians don’t have a high school diploma, compared to 11 percent of Whites
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The median household income for Asians is $47,406 and $43,418 for Pacific Islanders
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Asians are more likely to be foreign-born than Latinos
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Related Links:
Asian Pacific Legal Center of Southern California
For further information, you may also wish to see the report’s fact sheet.