ASIANS*

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Asian population in the United States numbered 15 million in 2008, growing 29% since 2000.
• 52% of Asians are college graduates, versus 29% of the total population.
• The median household income for Asians in 2008 was $65,876, higher than that of any other racial or ethnic group.
• 48% of Asian workers are employed in managerial or professional occupations, the largest share among all racial and ethnic groups.
• 48% of Asian workers are employed in managerial or professional occupations, the largest share among all racial and ethnic groups.
• 47% of Asians live in the West. California is home to 33% of the nation’s Asian population.

*(SOURCE: The New Strategist Editions. Racial and Ethnic Diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites. 6th ed. New York: New Strategist. 2009.)

AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES*

DID YOU KNOW?

• Numbering 3.1 million, American Indians and Alaska Natives are one of the smallest minorities in the U.S., accounting for 1% of the population.
• 43% of American Indians aged 25 or older have at least some college experience, and 13% are college graduates.
• 56.5% of American Indian households own their home.
• The median annual income of American Indian households in 2007 was $35,343.
• American Indians are less likely than the average worker to be managers or professionals and more likely to be employed as service workers.
• American Indians spend 80% more time participating in sports, exercise and recreation, compared with the average person.

*(SOURCE: The New Strategist Editions. Racial and Ethnic Diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites. 6th ed. New York: New Strategist. 2009.)

BOOMERS

DID YOU KNOW?

• 6,000 Americans will turn 65 every day until 2013.*
• By 2035, 70 million U.S. residents will be 65 or older, double the number 65 or older in 2003.*
• 75 to 80% of seniors already own their homes free and clear.*
• Born between 1946 and 1964, the Boomer generation consists of 78 million Americans.**
• Although accounting for only 20% of the population in 2030, Boomers will control 40% of the nation’s disposable income and 77% of private investments.**

*(SOURCE: National Association of Realtors.)
**(SOURCE: Dougherty, Sean. “Gadgets Help Baby Boomers Navigate Old Age.” USA Today. 17 Nov. 2003.)