http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_in_the_United_States_by_household_income http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_in_the_Un... and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_in_the_United_States_by_household_income http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_in_the_Un... and http://www.ppic.org/content/pubs/rb/RB_905DRRB.pdf http://www.ppic.org/content/pubs/rb/RB_905DRRB.pdf Asian American (mostly first or second generation immigrants) have average household income 14k higher than White Americans (mostly native). It's a pretty good indicator of education and class level of immigrants. Also Asians are famous for their work ethics and respect for eduction. Even if first generation is poor and work blue collar job, the second generation is much more likely to get college degree (~5x more likely than second generation Mexican).