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Indian Americans: High income, strong cultural ties, and democratic leanings
The majority of Indian Americans are immigrants, with 66 percent born outside the U.S., while 34 percent are U.S.-born.
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A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that Indian Americans have the highest median household income among Asian Americans at $145,000.
Indian Americans, a rapidly growing and economically influential group in the United States, are carving out a distinct identity while maintaining deep cultural and political ties, according to this survey
They have found that the majority of Indian Americans are immigrants, with 66 percent born outside the U.S., while 34 percent are U.S.-born. Geographically, nearly half of the Indian American population is concentrated in four states: California (20 percent), Texas (12 percent), New Jersey (9 percent), and New York (7 percent).
Culturally, Indian Americans show a strong connection to their heritage. They majorly identify themselves as "Indian" (41 percent) or "Indian American" (21 percent), with only 10 percent using the term "American." Notably, Indian Americans are more likely than other Asian groups to identify by their ethnicity alone, highlighting their pride in their origins.
However, the survey also revealed that one-in-five Indian Americans have felt the need to hide aspects of their cultural or religious heritage from non-Asians.
In terms of political leanings, Indian Americans are predominantly aligned with the Democratic Party. A significant 68 percent of registered voters in the community identify with or lean toward the Democrats, a trend that is stronger than among Asian Americans overall.
This alignment is likely to play a crucial role in future elections, given that 46 percent of Indian Americans—approximately 2.2 million—were eligible to vote in 2022.
The survey also sheds light on the community's views of the U.S. and India. A strong majority (86 percent) have a favorable view of the U.S., with 56 percent holding a very favorable opinion. Similarly, 76 percent view India positively, though most (65 percent) express no desire to move back, citing family as the main reason for those who would consider relocation.
Religiously, Indian Americans are predominantly Hindu (48 percent), with a further two-thirds either identifying with Hinduism or feeling closely connected to it through family or culture. Other religious affiliations include Christianity (15 percent), Islam (8 percent), and other faiths (11 percent), with 15 percent being religiously unaffiliated.
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