Why the Fastest Growing Population in America Is The Least Likely to Fill Out the Census

By John Eligon |

In a survey, Asian-Americans reported a lower likelihood of filling out their census forms than any other demographic group. They are also the least familiar with the census, on average, and the most worried that their information will be used against them, according to a Census Bureau report.

The number of Asian-Americans grew by more than 25 percent from 2010 to 2017, according to census estimates. Two-thirds of Asian-Americans were born abroad, by far the largest share of any major racial or demographic group (Hispanics are second at one-third), according to an analysis of census figures by A.A.P.I. Data, a demographic and policy research group.

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This story also appeared on The Chicago Tribune.