The formation of post‐suburban communities: Koreatown and Little Saigon, Orange County

Abstract

Examines the demographic transformation of Orange County, Los Angeles, USA and the designation of districts known as Little Saigon and Koreatown. Contends that Orange County is fifth in the USA for fastest growing Asian communities. Uses a comparative social ecology approach to show how Koreans and Vietnamese have managed to establish their ethnic communities. Finally discusses the challenges faced in sustaining their communities, given the resistance from Anglo residents for “foreigners”.

Citation

Trinh Vo, L. and Yu Danico, M. (2004), "The formation of post‐suburban communities: Koreatown and Little Saigon, Orange County", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 24 No. 7/8, pp. 15-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330410791000