Research, Education, and Community Building
The Institute for Asian American Studies at UMass Boston conducts community-based research on Asian American issues; educates and provides data about local Asian American communities; and contributes to the success of Asian American students on campus.
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Census Data on Asian Americans in MA
Asian Americans now make up more than 7% of the population in Massachusetts and more than 25% of the population in Quincy, Malden, Lexington and Acton. See more 2020 population data in our latest report and supplementary tables on our website. Socio-economic data on Asian Americans in Massachusetts can also be found in the report, including data on Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Korean Americans.
About Us
Who We Are
A research institute dedicated to understanding and advancing Asian American communities in Massachusetts.
What We Do
Conduct community-based research on Asian American issues; educate and provide data about local Asian American communities; and contribute to the success of Asian American students on campus.
Contact Us
Institute for Asian American Studies
Healey Library 10-7
100 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA
02125-3393
Phone: 617.287.5650