Chinese population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Chinese (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: “Chinese” includes those who identify as Chinese alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. It does not include those who identify as Taiwanese alone. For a list of Chinese in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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Chinese population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Chinese (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
| Year | U.S. born | Immigrant |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 880,000 | 1,700,000 |
| 2010 | 1,400,000 | 2,400,000 |
| 2019 | 1,890,000 | 3,020,000 |
| 2023 | 2,100,000 | 2,930,000 |
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: “Chinese” includes those who identify as Chinese alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. It does not include those who identify as Taiwanese alone. For a list of Chinese in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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