As EBRI research uncovered that three-quarters of Asian American/Pacific Islander workers in 2023 have health coverage either from their own job or as a dependent, this Fast Fact reviews a variety of important economic trends in this demographic.
Figure 2 Percentage of Workers With Employment-Based Health Coverage, by Race/Ethnicity, 2013 –2023 85% Diversity, E quity, and Inclusion Council 80% May 29, 2025, #533 75% 70% Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers More Likely 65% Than Other Racial/Ethnic Minorities to Have 60% Employment-Based Health Coverage 55% 50% Asian American/Pacific Islander workers were more likely than other racial/ethnic minority groups to have employment-based health coverage in 2023. Three-quarters of Asian American/Pacific Islander workers had 45% health coverage either from their own job or as a dependent, compared with 67.5 percent of Black workers and 40% 52.8 percent of Hispanic workers. Only White workers were more likely to have employment-based coverage 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 White 76.2% 76.2% 76.1% 76.3% 76.9% 77.8% 78.8% 77.5% 77.8% 78.0% 77.7% than Asian American/Pacific Islander workers. Black 64.7% 66.4% 66.1% 66.6% 66.7% 66.9% 67.6% 65.9% 67.5% 69.0% 67.5% Hispanic 52.1% 53.4% 55.6% 56.5% 57.9% 53.9% 55.5% 53.6% 53.1% 53.3% 52.8% Asian American/ Figure 1 70.9% 72.4% 72.2% 72.8% 74.6% 72.2% 74.5% 73.8% 75.3% 76.3% 74.5% Pacific Islander Percentage of Workers With Employment-Based Health Coverage, Other 66.7% 64.2% 65.6% 64.0% 68.2% 64.6% 69.5% 65.5% 64.5% 67.7% 67.4% by Race/Ethnicity, 2023 90% Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates from the Current Population Survey, March 2014 –2023 Supplements. 80% 77.7% 74.5% The higher rate of employment-based coverage among Asian American/Pacific Islander workers compared with other racial/ethnic minorities can be explained by several factors. For instance: 70% 67.5% 67.4% • Asian American/Pacific Islander workers had much higher levels of education than other workers. One in 60% 10 (29 percent) of Asian American/Pacific Islander workers had completed a graduate degree, compared 52.8% with 16 percent among White workers, 12 percent among Black workers, and 6 percent among Hispanic 50% workers. 40% • Asian American/Pacific Islander workers were more likely to be employed by large firms, which are more likely than smaller firms to offer health benefits, than most other workers. Just over one-half (52 percent) 30% of Asian American/Pacific Islander workers were employed by firms with 1,000 or more workers, compared with 44 percent among White workers, 53 percent among Black workers, and 37 percent 20% among Hispanic workers. 10% • Asian American/Pacific Islander workers had higher incomes than other workers. One-third (33 percent) earned at least $100,000, compared with 23 percent among White workers, 12 percent among Black 0% workers, and 9 percent among Hispanic workers. White Black Hispanic Asian American/ Other Pacific Islander • Asian American/Pacific Islander workers were more likely to be married and less likely to be divorced Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates from the Current Population Survey, March 2024 Supplement. than other workers. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) were married, compared with 56 percent among White workers, 35 percent among Black workers, and 47 percent among Hispanic workers. The percentage of workers with employment-based health coverage has been relatively steady over the long term About EBRI: The Employee Benefit Research Institute is a private, nonpartisan, and nonprofit research institute r ba ega ser d dl in ess W of ashi rangt ce/e on, thni D c.iC ty .,. tB ha ettw foc eeuse n 2013 s on a he nd al2 th, 02 sa 3, vi th ngs, e pe r rc ee tint rea m ge ent of , a w nd or ke econom rs with ic ese mc pl ur oy ity mie ss nt ue -ba s.se Ed BR he Ia do lth e s coverage increased 2 percent for White workers, 4.4 percent for Black workers, and 1.4 percent for Hispanic not lobby and does not take policy positions. The work of EBRI is made possible by funding from its members workers. It increased the most — 5.1 percent — for Asian American/Pacific Islander workers. and sponsors, which include a broad range of public and private organizations. For more information, visit w ww.ebri.org. © 2025, Employee Benefit Research Institute, 901 D St. SW, Suite 802, Washington, DC 20024, 202/659-0670 | ebri.org 2