Information Concerning Arabs In The US

By Mary Wright


Apart from any countries, the US is the only country that contains people from diverse backgrounds. According to ancient history, they migrated into the country years back. Slowly, they engaged themselves in intermarriages to bring forth people who are at present. The country has set up policies to enable each one of them to go through ordinary life process. That is why there are a number of inhabitants from African American, Indian Americans, and Chinese Americans to Arabs in the US.

It is not clear the exact number of Arab Americans but a rough estimate was created. It is believed that the total population in the US comprised of about 1.8 million Arab Americans. This was clearly reflected in the US census bureau during the year 2000. Most experts believe that the number is most likely to double or triple in the next subsequent years. The Arab American institute is responsible for this research and analysis.

The Arab American population comprises of people who originate from 22 different countries. They are endowed with rich cultural practices, religious affiliations and unique political identities. In fact, they are widely distributed across major states within the country. It is not clear the exact size of the inhabitants that is believed to be diverse.

Just like other native people, Arabs are very flexible in the way they handle their affairs. Most of them have relatively high IQs and have landed lucrative jobs. There are many engineers, doctors, pilots among others who are mainly of Arab origin. People believe that they have greatly contributed to the well being of the country.

Not all Arab American were born in their countries of origin. In fact, 82% are born and have acquired citizenship by naturalization. They are mainly affiliated to well known Arabic countries such as Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt.

In line with education, most Arab American adults have attained at least high school diploma. This translates to an average of 89%. Approximately 45% of adults are holders of Bachelors or Post graduate degree. Only 12% of the population is made up of students found in the kindergartens.

They are very hard working just like many other citizens. This is quite evident as they are specialized in ordinary fields such as secretarial, sales, managerial and administrative. Of the total population, only 85% work in the private sector while 12% are civil employees. The lowest earnings in income for an average Arab American is $56,331 which indicates that most of them are still living below poverty level.

Several stories have been made up on Arab Americans as they are labeled as terrorists. This is because their native countries face civil wars. However, most of them should not be accused falsely for crimes they did not commit. This serves to show different facts on this community.




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