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Asian Population Fastest Growing Race in the last Decade, New U.S. Census Figures Show

White House Initiative

on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                  CONTACT:        Toby Chaudhuri


Latino and Asian Clout in the Voting Booth

Washington D.C.- Immediately after the Presidential election of 2008, it was quickly apparent through exit polling that Latino, Asian, and African-American voting had expanded dramatically compared to the 2004 election. Census Bureau data released late last month confirms the tremendous growth in voting among these groups.


The Census and Asian Americans: Why it Matters

Every ten years, the nation goes through the ritual of the United States Census.  It's an important process because the data gathered is used to determine voting representation and to distribute federal funds for key services like education, health, homeland security and other vital services.