Table 3.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese populations surveyed in Chicago compared to US Asians
| Chinese | Cambodian | Vietnamese | US Asians a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Female (%) | 55.8 | 64.0 | 58.6 | 51.7 |
| Age | ||||
| 18–44 years (%) | 28.5 | 48.7 | 28.9 | 57.7 |
| 45–64 years (%) | 34.3 | 32.8 | 45.5 | 30.5 |
| 65+ years (%) | 37.2 | 16.7 | 25.6 | 11.7 |
| Educationb | ||||
| High school or more (%) | 45.8 | 45.2 | 49.3 | 85.4 |
| Annual household income | ||||
| Less than $30,000 (%) | 68.9 | 59.9 | 80.7 | – |
| Employment | ||||
| Unemployed (%) | 18.0 | 37.8 | 59.1 | 3.4 |
| Nativity | ||||
| Foreign born (%) | 93.4 | 80.2 | 100.0 | 67.2 |
| Among foreign born, years in the US | ||||
| 10+ years (%) | 58.2 | 55.8 | 62.7 | 75.4 |
| Spoken English proficiencyc | ||||
| Less than “very well” (%) | 90.3 | 81.7 | 97.3 | 36.1 |
a Data Source: 2005–2007 American Community Survey (ACS) 3-Year Estimates for Asians alone
b In ACS, education level was asked among those 25 years and older
c In ACS, spoken English Proficiency was asked among those who speak a language other than English