Voter turnout among Asian voters U.S. presidential elections 1996-2020

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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2021

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United States

Survey time period

1996 to 2020

Supplementary notes

*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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