Asians surpass Latinos as fastest growing immigrant group
Asians are now the fastest growing immigrant group in the United States and many of them are making their homes in The Bronx. According to the Pew Research Group, Asians surpassed Latinos, making up
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Jun 25, 2012, 2:00 PM
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Asians are now the fastest growing immigrant group in the United States and many of them are making their homes in The Bronx.
According to the Pew Research Group, Asians surpassed Latinos, making up 6 percent of the population nationwide.
Local leaders say Asians now make up 13 percent of the population in the borough. However, despite the influx, the community still receives less than 1 percent of city funding.
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