Fastest growing group in Texas: Asian Americans

BY BERENICE GARCIA

The Asian American population in Texas is growing fast.

Asian Texans made big gains from 2022 to 2023, growing faster than any other racial group in the state, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. Their numbers increased by 5.5%, or 91,921, over the previous year's count. This was faster than the overall population growth of the state, which grew by 1.6%.

The increase reflects several decades of steady growth in the group’s population and diversity in the state. And within that growth, the figures reflect another trend seen across the state: the increase in seniors. As Texas gets older, research groups raise questions about the resources available for older adults.

The rise in Asian Americans in Texas can be attributed to an increase in migration, both domestic and international. While the state has seen the most migration from Latin American countries, there has been an increase in migration from Asian countries in the last ten years.

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Not only are we seeing more Asians but other nationalities as well. In checkout line at Target yesterday with youngest granddaughter. Two ladies in front of us were dressed differently and speaking a language that was not Spanish. My granddaughter whispered “where are they from?” One of the ladies heard her and replied “We are from Ghana.” She was so sweet and explained where Ghana was and she also explained the clothing she and her mother were wearing. They had just immigrated from Ghana to San Antonio. My granddaughter was impressed. 💕