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- Asians and Pacific Islanders total over 12 million nationwide and are a rapidly growing group; Census 2000 revealed that the API population grew 75% between 1990 and 2000.
- The Asian Pacific Islander population represents 13% of California's total population, and is the third largest racial/ethnic group (1.3 million) in Los Angeles County -- larger than that of any state in the nation (except California).
- In 2004, Asians and Pacific Islanders comprised only 0.4% of all foundation giving in 2004, steadily decreasing from 0.5% in 2003 and 0.6% in 2002.
- In California, approximately 13% of Asians and 16% of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are in poverty, higher than the poverty rate for non-Hispanic whites (8%). (The California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit Briefs. May 2009. 5.)
- With 6.6 million residents who lack health coverage, California is home to the largest number of uninsured residents in the nation. In California, approximately 12% of AAPIs are uninsured, higher than the uninsured rates for whites (7%) and African Americans (11%). (The California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit Briefs. May 2009. 3.)
- The Asian Pacific Islander population is comprised of more than 49 distinct ethnic groups and a multitude of cultures speaking more than 100 languages and dialects.
- Approximately 40% of Asians in California are limited English proficient, most of whom are working-age adults. (The California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit Briefs. May 2009. 3.)
- Asian groups have alarmingly high rates of limited English proficiency and linguistic isolation - more than 85% of the populations in ten Asian groups speak a language other than English at home.
- Asians have a higher rate of senior poverty compared to the general population: 12% versus the county average of 10%.
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