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Asian American Population Increases
Last week census statistics unveiled that the Asian American population increased by 434,000 to surpass 15.2 million, or 5 percent of the estimated total U.S. population of 301.6 million. AsiAms are also the second fastest-growing minority group after Hispanics. The white population grew by 0.3 percent between 2006-2007.
Hot Spots: Five million Asians live in California, which had the largest Asian population, as well as the largest numerical increase, of 106,000, during the 2006 to 2007 period. New York (1.4 million) and Texas (915,000) followed in population. Texas (44,000) and New York (33,000) followed in numerical increase.
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US Census Press Release
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Big John said...
1Dawg! where’s the Florida love? Maybe we can make the top 5 next time? I got an idea, move down here and bring some peeps w/ you. white sands and crashing waves are callin bro….
05/6/08 1:18 PM | Comment Link
L T said...
2Hey BIG JOHN!
I just provided a link back to an earlier post that shows lots of growth in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
I’d love to make my way towards warmer climates…LORD WILLING!
I think you need to make your way to the Northeast and brave the diversity in weather and people…
05/6/08 1:40 PM | Comment Link
Big John said...
3LT!…if it weren’t for our church, which I love with all my heart, I could leave Florida for Philly in a HEARTBEAT! but I could never leave the Jags…. I do like the Eagles…my high school teammate Todd Pinkston played for them and had some bright spots. brutal fans!
05/9/08 4:32 PM | Comment Link