Current data indicate that Asian Americans have the highest median household incomes in the United States. Researchers caution, however, that the data about Asian incomes can be misinterpreted because __________.
A) some Asians, such as Vietnamese and Cambodian Americans, are at the top of the income hierarchy
B) some Asians, such as Vietnamese and Cambodian Americans, are at the bottom of the income hierarchy
C) some Asians, such as Chinese and Filipino Americans, are at the bottom of the income hierarchy
D) the data are separated by country of origin

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While overall, Asian Americans do have the highest median household incomes in the United States, it is important to note that there are significant disparities within the Asian American community. Vietnamese and Cambodian Americans, in particular, have lower median household incomes and higher poverty rates compared to other Asian American groups. Therefore, focusing solely on the overall median income for Asian Americans can be misleading and mask significant economic inequality within the community.

Current Data Indicate That Asian Americans Have the Highest Median