A slim majority say Asian Americans are an ethnic minority
Core finding
In an October 2024 Verasight survey, a 56% majority of Americans consider Asian Americans an ethnic minority in the United States.
About a quarter (23%) do not, while 21% are unsure.
Topline distribution
A slim majority say Asian Americans are an ethnic minority.
Do you consider Asian Americans to be an ethnic minority in the United States?
n = 1,000 · Oct 1–11, 2024 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Oct 1–11, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | pol |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co
Do you consider Asian Americans to be an ethnic minority in the United States?
Cite this question
Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2024-103, fielded October 1-11, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.