Most Asian cities in Alaska research summary. We analyzed Alaska’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Alaska based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Alaska is Kodiak based on the most recent Census data.
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Kodiak is 43.35% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Alaska is Palmer.
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Palmer is 1.35% Asian.
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Alaska is 6.3% Asian.
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Alaska is the 10th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Alaska with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Alaska had the largest Asian population? Kodiak took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Alaska for 2025. 43.35% of Kodiak identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Alaska 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 Alaska or the most diverse places in Alaska.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Alaska For 2025
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Population: 5,497
% Asian: 43.35%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,383
More on Kodiak: Data
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Population: 8,151
% Asian: 14.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,174
More on Ketchikan: Data
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Population: 289,069
% Asian: 9.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 27,950
More on Anchorage: Data
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Population: 8,393
% Asian: 7.23%
# Of Asian Residents: 607
More on Sitka: Data
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Population: 31,969
% Asian: 6.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,210
More on Juneau: Data
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Population: 32,242
% Asian: 4.01%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,292
More on Fairbanks: Data
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Population: 6,313
% Asian: 3.25%
# Of Asian Residents: 205
More on Bethel: Data
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Population: 7,562
% Asian: 3.21%
# Of Asian Residents: 243
More on Kenai: Data
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Population: 9,435
% Asian: 2.36%
# Of Asian Residents: 223
More on Wasilla: Data
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Population: 6,141
% Asian: 1.35%
# Of Asian Residents: 83
More on Palmer: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Alaska With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Alaska.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2019-2023 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 10 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 43.4% to 1.4%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Kodiak took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Palmer was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Alaska with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Alaska 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 Alaska
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Alaska according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Alaska are Kodiak, Ketchikan, Anchorage, Sitka, Juneau, Fairbanks, Bethel, Kenai, Wasilla, and Palmer.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Alaska:
- Palmer
- Wasilla
- Kenai
For more Alaska reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Alaska
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Kodiak | 5,497 | 2,383 | 43.35% |
| 2 | Ketchikan | 8,151 | 1,174 | 14.4% |
| 3 | Anchorage | 289,069 | 27,950 | 9.67% |
| 4 | Sitka | 8,393 | 607 | 7.23% |
| 5 | Juneau | 31,969 | 2,210 | 6.91% |
| 6 | Fairbanks | 32,242 | 1,292 | 4.01% |
| 7 | Bethel | 6,313 | 205 | 3.25% |
| 8 | Kenai | 7,562 | 243 | 3.21% |
| 9 | Wasilla | 9,435 | 223 | 2.36% |
| 10 | Palmer | 6,141 | 83 | 1.35% |