Most Asian cities in Alabama research summary. We analyzed Alabama’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Alabama based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Alabama is Auburn based on the most recent Census data.
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Auburn is 8.51% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Alabama is Opp.
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Opp is 0.0% Asian.
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Alabama is 1.4% Asian.
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Alabama is the 43rd most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Alabama with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Alabama had the largest Asian population? Auburn took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Alabama for 2026. 8.51% of Auburn identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Alabama ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in Alabama or the most diverse places in Alabama.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Alabama For 2026
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Population: 80,594
% Asian: 8.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,861
More on Auburn: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 60,106
% Asian: 7.13%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,288
More on Madison: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 92,642
% Asian: 5.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,494
More on Hoover: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 38,616
% Asian: 4.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,881
More on Vestavia Hills: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 26,673
% Asian: 3.49%
# Of Asian Residents: 932
More on Trussville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,163
% Asian: 3.46%
# Of Asian Residents: 248
More on Greenville: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 197,494
% Asian: 3.37%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,654
More on Montgomery: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 24,827
% Asian: 3.14%
# Of Asian Residents: 780
More on Pelham: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 17,716
% Asian: 3.13%
# Of Asian Residents: 555
More on Troy: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 24,026
% Asian: 2.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 688
More on Foley: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Alabama With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Alabama.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.
We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 100 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.5% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Auburn took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Opp was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Alabama with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Alabama ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Asian Populations Across Alabama
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Alabama according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Alabama are Auburn, Madison, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Greenville, Montgomery, Pelham, Troy, and Foley.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Alabama:
- Opp
- Boaz
- Russellville
For more Alabama reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Alabama
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Auburn | 80,594 | 6,861 | 8.51% |
| 2 | Madison | 60,106 | 4,288 | 7.13% |
| 3 | Hoover | 92,642 | 5,494 | 5.93% |
| 4 | Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | 1,881 | 4.87% |
| 5 | Trussville | 26,673 | 932 | 3.49% |
| 6 | Greenville | 7,163 | 248 | 3.46% |
| 7 | Montgomery | 197,494 | 6,654 | 3.37% |
| 8 | Pelham | 24,827 | 780 | 3.14% |
| 9 | Troy | 17,716 | 555 | 3.13% |
| 10 | Foley | 24,026 | 688 | 2.86% |
| 11 | Satsuma | 6,822 | 176 | 2.58% |
| 12 | Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | 2,831 | 2.55% |
| 13 | Helena | 21,769 | 555 | 2.55% |
| 14 | Clay | 10,273 | 254 | 2.47% |
| 15 | Rainbow City | 10,284 | 251 | 2.44% |
| 16 | Homewood | 27,829 | 667 | 2.4% |
| 17 | Mobile | 203,416 | 4,494 | 2.21% |
| 18 | Pinson | 7,832 | 171 | 2.18% |
| 19 | Huntsville | 222,791 | 4,710 | 2.11% |
| 20 | Montevallo | 7,556 | 152 | 2.01% |
| 21 | Daphne | 29,453 | 589 | 2.0% |
| 22 | Opelika | 32,820 | 588 | 1.79% |
| 23 | Prattville | 39,482 | 702 | 1.78% |
| 24 | Arab | 8,679 | 148 | 1.71% |
| 25 | Chickasaw | 6,332 | 97 | 1.53% |
| 26 | Enterprise | 29,505 | 450 | 1.53% |
| 27 | Dothan | 71,514 | 1,038 | 1.45% |
| 28 | Jacksonville | 14,437 | 209 | 1.45% |
| 29 | Alexander City | 14,606 | 203 | 1.39% |
| 30 | Muscle Shoals | 16,951 | 235 | 1.39% |
| 31 | Millbrook | 17,189 | 238 | 1.38% |
| 32 | Birmingham | 198,173 | 2,730 | 1.38% |
| 33 | Oxford | 22,063 | 299 | 1.36% |
| 34 | Phenix City | 38,499 | 476 | 1.24% |
| 35 | Glencoe | 5,353 | 63 | 1.18% |
| 36 | Selma | 17,057 | 199 | 1.17% |
| 37 | Bay Minette | 8,295 | 96 | 1.16% |
| 38 | Wetumpka | 7,437 | 85 | 1.14% |
| 39 | Gulf Shores | 16,401 | 187 | 1.14% |
| 40 | Pell City | 13,587 | 152 | 1.12% |
| 41 | Moody | 13,488 | 150 | 1.11% |
| 42 | Alabaster | 33,917 | 376 | 1.11% |
| 43 | Southside | 9,483 | 102 | 1.08% |
| 44 | Athens | 29,002 | 308 | 1.06% |
| 45 | Lincoln | 7,305 | 77 | 1.05% |
| 46 | Talladega | 14,760 | 146 | 0.99% |
| 47 | Scottsboro | 15,712 | 148 | 0.94% |
| 48 | Florence | 41,701 | 372 | 0.89% |
| 49 | Smiths Station | 5,496 | 49 | 0.89% |
| 50 | Decatur | 57,361 | 485 | 0.85% |
| 51 | Guntersville | 8,916 | 66 | 0.74% |
| 52 | Irondale | 13,464 | 99 | 0.74% |
| 53 | Jasper | 14,442 | 106 | 0.73% |
| 54 | Ozark | 14,327 | 105 | 0.73% |
| 55 | Mountain Brook | 22,029 | 160 | 0.73% |
| 56 | Chelsea | 16,260 | 108 | 0.66% |
| 57 | Northport | 31,218 | 196 | 0.63% |
| 58 | Fultondale | 9,384 | 58 | 0.62% |
| 59 | Fairhope | 24,190 | 146 | 0.6% |
| 60 | Calera | 17,714 | 106 | 0.6% |
| 61 | Hueytown | 16,414 | 98 | 0.6% |
| 62 | Demopolis | 6,908 | 40 | 0.58% |
| 63 | Albertville | 22,813 | 121 | 0.53% |
| 64 | Spanish Fort | 10,662 | 55 | 0.52% |
| 65 | Clanton | 8,958 | 45 | 0.5% |
| 66 | Brewton | 5,186 | 24 | 0.46% |
| 67 | Tuskegee | 8,938 | 41 | 0.46% |
| 68 | Saraland | 16,404 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 69 | Gadsden | 33,374 | 137 | 0.41% |
| 70 | Eufaula | 12,584 | 47 | 0.37% |
| 71 | Anniston | 21,271 | 77 | 0.36% |
| 72 | Gardendale | 16,534 | 58 | 0.35% |
| 73 | Valley | 10,277 | 36 | 0.35% |
| 74 | Lanett | 6,814 | 22 | 0.32% |
| 75 | Cullman | 19,319 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 76 | Leeds | 12,028 | 32 | 0.27% |
| 77 | Fort Payne | 14,927 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 78 | Atmore | 8,334 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 79 | Robertsdale | 7,194 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 80 | Roanoke | 5,336 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 81 | Sheffield | 9,340 | 14 | 0.15% |
| 82 | Orange Beach | 8,407 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 83 | Prichard | 18,961 | 24 | 0.13% |
| 84 | Center Point | 15,914 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 85 | Hartselle | 15,847 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 86 | Fairfield | 9,728 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 87 | Bessemer | 25,400 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 88 | Tuscumbia | 9,115 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Midfield | 5,045 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 | Andalusia | 8,766 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 91 | Monroeville | 5,802 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 92 | Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 93 | Tarrant | 5,925 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 94 | Sylacauga | 12,309 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 95 | Oneonta | 6,971 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 96 | Attalla | 5,775 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 97 | Hamilton | 6,922 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 98 | Russellville | 10,799 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 99 | Boaz | 10,814 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 100 | Opp | 6,709 | 0 | 0.0% |