Interesting...
Only 15,000 of the 400,000 Chinese American live in the LA Chinatown.

And yes, I know, what is the definition of a Chinese American? Does this include overseas Chinese, such as some friends who's family was in Taiwan, moved to Costa Rica, and then the US?

Population in Chinatown Shrinks - NBC So CA
The Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to the nation's largest Asian-American population, but now more and more Asian-Americans are leaving the traditional Chinatown area to move to the suburbs.

I would also guess part of the reason is the suburbs are a lot nicer and safer than Chinatown at night. When I was down there a few weeks ago, almost everything was closed at night. I go to Monterey Park, and there is so much that is open and I feel safe walking at night.

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