The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) diaspora has spread across the United States but one county stands out as a hub for these vibrant communities: Los Angeles. A mosaic of AAPI communities, Los Angeles County is a melting pot of cultures. AAPI population in Los Angeles grew from 198,000 in 1970 to nearly a million in 1990, according to UCLA researchers. In the 2020 Census, 41.6 percent of Filipinos make up the total AAPI population in LA County. “We know, without data, [the AAPI population doesn’t] exist in the eyes of policymakers,” noted Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder of AAPI Data.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 18, 2024 13:04 UTC