This statistic presents the results of a survey conducted in the United States. People were asked what type(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) they purchase regularly. In 2016, about 3.9 percent of respondents who indicated that they purchase beer regularly were Asian-Americans.
Share of people who regularly purchased beer in the United States in 2016, by ethnicity
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Share of people who regularly purchased beer in the United States in 2016, by ethnicity
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Respondents who indicated that they purchase beer regularly*
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The survey was conducted in English.
The source does not specify the exact publication date. The date given is the date of access.
Total does not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
* 46.4 percent of all alcoholic beverage consumers (n=304).
The original question was phrased as follows: "What type(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) do you purchase regularly?"
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