In 2023, an estimated 300,000 people in the United States identified as Bangladeshi, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes Bangladeshi Americans the 12th-largest Asian-origin group in the country, representing about 1% of the total Asian population.
The Bangladeshi American population includes individuals who trace their roots to Bangladesh—whether they were born there, in the U.S., or elsewhere. The majority—95%—identify only as Bangladeshi, without combining their identity with any other race or Asian origin.
This demographic snapshot is based on analysis by the Pew Research Center, using data from the 2021–2023 American Community Survey (ACS). Due to data limitations, the findings focus specifically on those who identify solely as Bangladeshi.
The full profile provides insights into the geographic distribution, social characteristics, and economic conditions of Bangladeshi Americans, and includes comparisons with the broader U.S. Asian population.