Most Asian cities in Arizona research summary. We analyzed Arizona’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Arizona based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Arizona is Chandler based on the most recent Census data.
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Chandler is 11.27% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Arizona is Tolleson.
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Tolleson is 0.0% Asian.
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Arizona is 3.3% Asian.
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Arizona is the 20th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Arizona with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Arizona had the largest Asian population? Chandler took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Arizona for 2025. 11.27% of Chandler identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Arizona 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 Arizona or the most diverse places in Arizona.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Arizona For 2025
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Population: 278,123
% Asian: 11.27%
# Of Asian Residents: 31,357
More on Chandler: Data
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Population: 186,419
% Asian: 9.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 17,339
More on Tempe: Data
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Population: 6,871
% Asian: 6.72%
# Of Asian Residents: 462
More on Litchfield Park: Data
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Population: 271,118
% Asian: 6.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 17,638
More on Gilbert: Data
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Population: 194,338
% Asian: 5.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,890
More on Peoria: Data
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Population: 12,621
% Asian: 5.07%
# Of Asian Residents: 640
More on Paradise Valley: Data
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Population: 242,169
% Asian: 5.06%
# Of Asian Residents: 12,258
More on Scottsdale: Data
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Population: 54,487
% Asian: 4.15%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,262
More on Marana: Data
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Population: 250,193
% Asian: 4.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,062
More on Glendale: Data
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Population: 45,203
% Asian: 3.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,740
More on Sierra Vista: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Arizona With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Arizona.
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 54 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 11.3% 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. Chandler took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Tolleson was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Arizona with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Arizona 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 Arizona
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Arizona according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Arizona are Chandler, Tempe, Litchfield Park, Gilbert, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Marana, Glendale, and Sierra Vista.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Arizona:
- Tolleson
- Snowflake
- Somerton
For more Arizona reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Arizona
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Chandler | 278,123 | 31,357 | 11.27% |
| 2 | Tempe | 186,419 | 17,339 | 9.3% |
| 3 | Litchfield Park | 6,871 | 462 | 6.72% |
| 4 | Gilbert | 271,118 | 17,638 | 6.51% |
| 5 | Peoria | 194,338 | 10,890 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Paradise Valley | 12,621 | 640 | 5.07% |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 242,169 | 12,258 | 5.06% |
| 8 | Marana | 54,487 | 2,262 | 4.15% |
| 9 | Glendale | 250,193 | 10,062 | 4.02% |
| 10 | Sierra Vista | 45,203 | 1,740 | 3.85% |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1,624,832 | 61,460 | 3.78% |
| 12 | Oro Valley | 47,595 | 1,736 | 3.65% |
| 13 | Avondale | 90,644 | 2,850 | 3.14% |
| 14 | Goodyear | 102,891 | 3,187 | 3.1% |
| 15 | Tucson | 543,348 | 16,418 | 3.02% |
| 16 | Globe | 7,230 | 211 | 2.92% |
| 17 | Sedona | 9,770 | 283 | 2.9% |
| 18 | Maricopa | 62,986 | 1,808 | 2.87% |
| 19 | Queen Creek | 66,369 | 1,859 | 2.8% |
| 20 | Flagstaff | 76,333 | 1,909 | 2.5% |
| 21 | Surprise | 149,519 | 3,678 | 2.46% |
| 22 | Mesa | 507,478 | 11,524 | 2.27% |
| 23 | Prescott | 46,744 | 924 | 1.98% |
| 24 | Yuma | 98,461 | 1,890 | 1.92% |
| 25 | Fountain Hills | 23,768 | 443 | 1.86% |
| 26 | Youn | 6,985 | 124 | 1.78% |
| 27 | Casa Grande | 57,590 | 970 | 1.68% |
| 28 | Apache Junction | 39,746 | 628 | 1.58% |
| 29 | Kingman | 33,850 | 529 | 1.56% |
| 30 | Bullhead City | 42,193 | 650 | 1.54% |
| 31 | Guadalupe | 5,293 | 57 | 1.08% |
| 32 | Prescott Valley | 48,048 | 507 | 1.06% |
| 33 | Florence | 25,961 | 267 | 1.03% |
| 34 | Sahuarita | 35,012 | 347 | 0.99% |
| 35 | Show Low | 11,913 | 112 | 0.94% |
| 36 | Eloy | 16,671 | 148 | 0.89% |
| 37 | Payson | 16,494 | 119 | 0.72% |
| 38 | El Mirage | 35,823 | 253 | 0.71% |
| 39 | Safford | 10,217 | 67 | 0.66% |
| 40 | Lake Havasu City | 58,037 | 297 | 0.51% |
| 41 | Coolidge | 15,300 | 74 | 0.48% |
| 42 | Winslow | 8,831 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 43 | Benson | 5,331 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 44 | Camp Verde | 12,282 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 45 | Chino Valley | 13,372 | 32 | 0.24% |
| 46 | Cottonwood | 12,547 | 28 | 0.22% |
| 47 | Page | 7,407 | 16 | 0.22% |
| 48 | Wickenburg | 7,468 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 49 | Douglas | 16,118 | 27 | 0.17% |
| 50 | Nogales | 19,753 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 51 | San Luis | 35,998 | 27 | 0.08% |
| 52 | Somerton | 14,383 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 53 | Snowflake | 6,349 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 54 | Tolleson | 7,233 | 0 | 0.0% |