Center for Social Innovation
Each May, the United States recognizes the influence and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders during AAPI Heritage Month. It also serves as a time to reflect on the many differences among AAPI individuals in this country.
The 19.7 million Asians and Pacific Islanders living in the United States make up one of the most diverse racial groups in the country. Data from the 2021 American Community Survey paint a picture of a community that spans the socioeconomic, educational, and cultural spectrum.