Asian Population in Florida: 2020 Census Data

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Florida's Asian population (alone or in combination) reached:

• Total: 1,147,352
• Percentage of state population: 5.6%
• Growth since 2010: +52% (from 753,263)

Major Subgroups (2020 ACS 1-Year Estimates)

1. Asian Indian: ~250,000
2. Chinese (except Taiwanese): ~200,000
3. Filipino: ~180,000
4. Vietnamese: ~130,000
5. Korean: ~90,000
6. Japanese: ~35,000
7. Other Asian (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Thai, Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, etc.): ~260,000

Geographic Concentration

• South Florida (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach): Largest absolute numbers; diverse (Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese).
• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford: Fast-growing; Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese.
• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: Significant Indian, Chinese, Filipino communities.
• Jacksonville: Growing Asian population (Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese).
• Gainesville, Tallahassee: University-driven (Chinese, Indian, Korean).

Context

• Florida's Asian population is the 3rd largest in the U.S. (after CA, NY).
• High educational attainment: >50% bachelor's degree+ (vs. ~33% state avg).
• Median household income: ~$85,000 (above state median).
• Drivers: H-1B tech/healthcare, family reunification, education, retirement, Latin American-Asian migration (e.g., Chinese-Cuban, Indian-Venezuelan).

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (PL 94-171) & American Community Survey.