ABSTRACT
Numbering approximately 15,000, the Singaporean American population is among the smallest of all Asian ethnic groups in the United States. There are several reasons for this. First, the base population of Singapore, at less than 5 million, is relatively small by Asian standards. Second, because it is a former colony of Great Britain, many Singaporeans seeking to live, work, and attend school overseas choose Britain or other members of the British Commonwealth, especially nearby Australia. And finally, with the second-highest per capita income in Asia (after Japan), Singapore offers its populace abundant economic opportunities at home, diminishing the desire to move overseas.
