Rice University's Kinder Institute is doing a big study about Asian Americans in Houston. This group has grown a lot - from less than 2% of people in 1980 to almost 10% today. That's over 655,000 people!
The study looks at seven main Asian groups: Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Pakistani, and Vietnamese people. Researchers asked 2,100 people questions about their lives, work, politics, and experiences with unfair treatment. They found that Houston's Asian community is very diverse, mostly born in other countries, and well-educated.
About 4 out of 10 Asian residents said they faced discrimination in the past year. Most Asian residents have moderate political views and care most about family, gender, ethnicity, and being American when it comes to their identity. The study covers Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Brazoria counties.
This research helps us understand how Asian Americans are shaping Houston's future as one of the fastest-growing groups in the region.