And the winner is . . .

It’s official. Asians and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing racial groups in Arizona. New 2010 Census data indicates that those of only Asian race increased by 91.6% between 2000 and 2010. Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders increased by 87.9% for the same period.

In comparison, the White population increased by 20.5%, the Black population by 63%, and the American Indian/Alaska Native population by 15.9%. Individuals of Hispanic or Latino origin increased by 46.3%.

As additional 2010 Census data becomes available, I will provide updates.

-Doug Hirano, MPH, APCA Executive Director