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[[Image:Arab demographics.jpg|right|Arab-American demographics]]

[[Image:Arab demographics.jpg|right|Arab-American demographics]]

'''Arab-Americans''' are [[Americans]] of [[Arab]] ancestry. Over 4 million Americans trace their ancestry to Arab countries, and the vast majority are citizens of the [[United States]].  Over 75% are [[Christians]], many having escaped religious persecution in their homelands.  Today, one-third of Arab-Americans live in [[California]], [[New York]], and [[Michigan]]. They are better-educated than the average American. The average Arab-American entrepreneur may have a higher personal and household income than a non-Arab-American counterpart in most regions of the United States.<ref>[http://www.aafusa.org/arabamericans_welleducated.htm Arab American demographics]</ref>

'''Arab-Americans''' are [[Americans]] of [[Arab]] ancestry. Over 4 million Americans trace their ancestry to Arab countries, and the vast majority are citizens of the [[United States]].  Over 75% are [[Christians]], many having escaped religious persecution in their homelands.  Today, one-third of Arab-Americans live in [[California]], [[New York]], and [[Michigan]]; their highest percentage is 4% of Michigan. They are better-educated than the average American. The average Arab-American entrepreneur may have a higher personal and household income than a non-Arab-American counterpart in most regions of the United States.<ref>[http://www.aafusa.org/arabamericans_welleducated.htm Arab American demographics]</ref>

The overall U.S. population grew by 13% in the 1990s, while the Arab-American increased by 38%.  Whether [[Christian]] or [[Muslim]], Arab-Americans tend to have large families.

The overall U.S. population grew by 13% in the 1990s, while the Arab-American increased by 38%.  Whether [[Christian]] or [[Muslim]], Arab-Americans tend to have large families.