Since 1996, Asian Americans have had the second lowest turnout rate among the four major ethnic groups in United States presidential elections; although it has increased in recent years. Total turnout has ranged between 25 and 34 percent, with participation traditionally correlating with age. Asian American voters below the age of 25 years have had the lowest turnout rate in all elections except 2008, while those over 65 usually have the highest turnout.
Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020
Characteristic
Total
18-24
25-44
45-64
65+
2020
42.8%
42.4%
35%
49.5%
49.7%
2016
33.9%
25.2%
28.4%
39.9%
43.9%
2012
31.3%
20.1%
27.1%
36.3%
43%
2008
32.1%
27.8%
27.1%
38.8%
36.6%
2004
29.8%
23.4%
23.9%
38.3%
38.2%
2000
25.4%
15.9%
22.2%
32%
37.9%
1996
25.7%
19.2%
22.8%
32.1%
34.3%
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*Voter turnout figures relate to the share of eligible voters who take part in the election, and does not represent the share of the entire population (for example, under-18's, non-citizens, felons (rules vary)). Residents in U.S. overseas territories are eligible to vote in general elections, but may not vote in the presidential election.
Prior to 2004, data also includes Pacific Islanders, therefore caution is advised when comparing figures over time.
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US Census Bureau. (November 30, 2021). Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/
US Census Bureau. "Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020." Chart. November 30, 2021. Statista. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/
US Census Bureau. (2021). Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 20, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/
US Census Bureau. "Voter Turnout Rates* among Asian Voters, by Age, in U.S. Presidential Elections, from 1996 to 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Nov 2021, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/
US Census Bureau, Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020 Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/ (last visited September 20, 2024)
Voter turnout rates* among Asian voters, by age, in U.S. presidential elections, from 1996 to 2020 [Graph], US Census Bureau, November 30, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1096591/voter-turnout-asian-voters-presidential-elections-historical/