4 in 10 Americans see Asian Americans as more loyal to their countries of origin than to the U.S., key survey finds
Fifth annual study by The Asian American Foundation reveals a stark disconnect between the public perceptions and lived realities of Asian Americans, heightening concerns around their safety.
48% of Americans believe Asian Americans are treated fairly – a five-year high – while 63% of Asian Americans report feeling unsafe and fear future discrimination.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation prepares to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today unveiled the findings of its fifth annual Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index – the leading national study of Americans' perceptions of AANHPI communities.
The survey reveals both new insights on Americans' views of the country's most ethnically diverse communities and notable trends that have emerged since the inaugural STAATUS Index. Drawing on five years of data, it also offers granular analysis of how longstanding stereotypes, deep-seated misperceptions, and media, culture, and information consumption habits shape how Asian Americans are viewed — often in stark contrast to their lived realities.
'In 2021, we launched the STAATUS Index to explore how Asian Americans were being scapegoated, invisibilized, and viewed through the lens of toxic stereotypes during the pandemic,' said Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF. 'Five years later, the data shows there is a growing perception that Asian Americans are more loyal to their countries of origin than to the U.S.—a reflection of the rising belief in the 'perpetual foreigner' stereotype.'
'The 2025 STAATUS Index also underscores a troubling and ongoing disconnect between how Asian Americans are perceived and how we actually experience life. That has real consequences for our safety, sense of belonging, and pathways to prosperity in this country,' Chen added. 'That is why TAAF will continue to invest in research and education to promote safety and prosperity, challenge misconceptions, and ensure that our community's stories are taught and told.'
Among the 2025 STAATUS Index's key findings:
The results are based on a sample of 4,909 U.S.-based adults, aged 16 and above, conducted through an online panel between January 22 to February 25, 2025.
Explore the full report and data at share.taaf.org/STAATUS2025.
About the STAATUS Index
The STAATUS Index—Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.—is a comprehensive, annual assessment of stereotypes and attitudes towards Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The inaugural 2021 STAATUS Index was one of the first national studies on this topic in 20 years. Conducted annually, the survey tracks trends in whether and how long-held stereotypes and current events may influence American sentiment.
About The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
TAAF serves the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in their pursuit of safety, belonging, and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in AANHPI communities, we invest in initiatives to combat anti-Asian hate, integrate AANHPI studies into school curricula, elevate authentic AANHPI storytelling, and expand resources and representation for our communities. Through our high-impact initiatives, events, and investments in national and local nonprofits, we're creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AANHPIs in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org or follow @TAAForg on Instagram, LinkedIn, X or Facebook.
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