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Population  The Chinese1 population in NYC grew rapidly between 2015 and 2020, primarily within Staten Island, Queens, and the senior (65+) population. During this time, the Chinese population in NYC grew by 7.6%, a faster rate than both the City (-0.6%)

Population  Between 2015 and 2020, the Korean1 population in NYC shrunk (-5.4%) faster than the City population (-0.6%). In contrast, the Asian2 population grew by 6.8%. No other Asian ethnic group in NYC is shrinking as quickly as the Korean population.

Population  Indian1 population growth (+3.0%) between 2015 and 2020 was slower than the Asian2 population (+6.8%). In contrast, the City population shrunk by 0.6%. During this time, the Indian population moved away from Queens (-4.0 percentage points) and shifted into Manhattan (+1.4

Population  Between 2015 and 2020, the Vietnamese1 population in NYC grew (+8.9%) at a faster rate than the Asian2 population (+6.8%). No other Asian ethnic group in NYC is growing as quickly as the Vietnamese population. In contrast, the City shrunk

Population  Between 2015 and 2020, the Japanese1 population in NYC shrunk (-3.6%) faster than the City population (-0.6%). In contrast, the Asian2 population grew by 6.8%. During this time, the Japanese population moved away from Manhattan (-5.4 percentage points) and shifted

Population  Between 2015 and 2020, the Filipino1 population in NYC grew by 5.2%, a slightly lower rate than the Asian2 population (+6.8%). In contrast, the overall NYC population shrunk by 0.6%. The Filipino population's residence by borough did not significantly alter between

Introduction In recent decades, Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing racial and ethnic group in New York City.  As of 2020, the Asian American population reached 1.5 million, accounting for more than 17% of the city’s population. Of the Asian Americans