Census ACS 2023 · 51 states
States With Largest Asian Population
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States by percentage growth. Hawaii has by far the highest Asian population share, reflecting the state's geographic proximity to Asia and centuries of immigration from China, Japan, the Philippines, and Korea. California and New Jersey follow, with large and diverse Asian communities spanning Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese heritage. The Asian American population is notable for its educational attainment — Asian Americans have the highest rate of bachelor's degree completion of any racial group. This educational achievement contributes to higher-than-average household incomes, though significant economic disparities exist across different Asian ethnic groups. States with growing Asian populations are seeing increased demand for multilingual services, culturally sensitive healthcare, and diverse educational programming.
Key Findings
- 1New Mexico leads with a Asian population percentage of 5.9%, followed by Arizona (1.9%) and Utah (0.4%).
- 2The gap between #1 New Mexico and #51 Vermont (0.0%) is 5.9 percentage points.
- 3The national median across all states is 0.0% (Maryland at the midpoint).
- 4The top 10 states are: New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, California.
Full Ranking: States With Largest Asian Population
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Asian % | Population | Bachelor's+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 0.1% | 579,761 | 29.9% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 0.0% | 5,892,023 | 32.8% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 0.0% | 1,784,462 | 23.3% |
| 4 | Washington | 0.0% | 7,740,984 | 38.8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 0.0% | 8,657,499 | 41.5% |
| 6 | Vermont | 0.0% | 645,254 | 42.6% |
| 7 | Utah | 0.4% | 3,331,187 | 36.9% |
| 8 | Texas | 0.0% | 29,640,343 | 33.1% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 0.0% | 6,986,082 | 30.4% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 0.0% | 899,194 | 31.1% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 0.0% | 5,212,774 | 31.5% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 0.0% | 1,095,371 | 37.3% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 0.0% | 12,986,518 | 34.5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 0.0% | 4,238,714 | 36.2% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 0.0% | 3,995,260 | 27.8% |
| 16 | Ohio | 0.0% | 11,780,046 | 30.9% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 0.1% | 779,361 | 32.3% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 0.0% | 10,584,340 | 34.7% |
| 19 | New York | 0.0% | 19,872,319 | 39.6% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 5.9% | 2,114,768 | 30.2% |
| 21 | New Jersey | 0.0% | 9,267,014 | 42.9% |
| 22 | New Hampshire | 0.0% | 1,387,834 | 39.8% |
| 23 | Nevada | 0.1% | 3,141,000 | 27.4% |
| 24 | Nebraska | 0.0% | 1,965,926 | 34.1% |
| 25 | Montana | 0.1% | 1,105,072 | 34.5% |
| 26 | Missouri | 0.0% | 6,168,181 | 31.9% |
| 27 | Mississippi | 0.0% | 2,951,438 | 24.2% |
| 28 | Minnesota | 0.0% | 5,713,716 | 38.8% |
| 29 | Michigan | 0.0% | 10,051,595 | 31.8% |
| 30 | Massachusetts | 0.0% | 6,992,395 | 46.6% |
| 31 | Maryland | 0.0% | 6,170,738 | 42.7% |
| 32 | Maine | 0.0% | 1,377,400 | 35.3% |
| 33 | Louisiana | 0.0% | 4,621,025 | 26.6% |
| 34 | Kentucky | 0.0% | 4,510,725 | 27.0% |
| 35 | Kansas | 0.0% | 2,937,569 | 35.2% |
| 36 | Iowa | 0.0% | 3,195,937 | 30.9% |
| 37 | Indiana | 0.0% | 6,811,752 | 28.8% |
| 38 | Illinois | 0.0% | 12,692,653 | 37.2% |
| 39 | Idaho | 0.1% | 1,893,296 | 31.2% |
| 40 | Hawaii | 0.0% | 1,445,635 | 35.5% |
| 41 | Georgia | 0.0% | 10,822,590 | 34.2% |
| 42 | Florida | 0.0% | 21,928,881 | 33.2% |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 0.0% | 672,079 | 63.6% |
| 44 | Delaware | 0.0% | 1,005,872 | 35.3% |
| 45 | Connecticut | 0.0% | 3,598,348 | 41.9% |
| 46 | Colorado | 0.2% | 5,810,774 | 44.7% |
| 47 | California | 0.0% | 39,242,785 | 36.5% |
| 48 | Arkansas | 0.0% | 3,032,651 | 25.1% |
| 49 | Arizona | 1.9% | 7,268,175 | 32.6% |
| 50 | Alaska | 0.0% | 733,971 | 31.2% |
| 51 | Alabama | 0.0% | 5,054,253 | 27.8% |
Methodology
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Mexico has the highest Asian population percentage at 5.9%, according to Census ACS 2023 data. Arizona and Utah round out the top three.
Vermont has the lowest Asian population percentage at 0.0%. District of Columbia is second-lowest at 0.0%.
The median across all 51 states is 0.0%. Note that the national median and the state-level median are calculated differently — the state median represents the midpoint when all states are ranked.
This data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates published by the US Census Bureau. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides the most comprehensive demographic data available between decennial censuses.
Rankings are based on the latest available Census ACS data (currently 2023 5-Year estimates). The Census Bureau releases new ACS data annually, typically in September. Our data was last updated on April 12, 2026.
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.