Most Asian cities in Arkansas research summary. We analyzed Arkansas’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Arkansas based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Arkansas is Bentonville based on the most recent Census data.
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Bentonville is 13.14% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Arkansas is Alma.
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Alma is 0.0% Asian.
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Arkansas is 1.6% Asian.
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Arkansas is the 4most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Arkansas with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Arkansas had the largest Asian population? Bentonville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Arkansas for 2026. 13.14% of Bentonville identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Arkansas 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 Arkansas or the most diverse places in Arkansas.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Arkansas For 2026

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Population: 58,249
% Asian: 13.14%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,655
More on Bentonville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 9,526
% Asian: 6.29%
# Of Asian Residents: 599
More on Clarksville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 21,920
% Asian: 6.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,319
More on Centerton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 8,120
% Asian: 5.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 474
More on Wynne: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 89,805
% Asian: 5.28%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,738
More on Fort Smith: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 18,699
% Asian: 3.64%
# Of Asian Residents: 681
More on Siloam Springs: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 19,373
% Asian: 3.49%
# Of Asian Residents: 677
More on Maumelle: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 203,436
% Asian: 3.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,154
More on Little Rock: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 72,981
% Asian: 2.72%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,983
More on Rogers: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 23,763
% Asian: 2.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 610
More on Van Buren: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Arkansas With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Arkansas.
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 59 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 13.1% 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. Bentonville took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Alma was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Arkansas with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Arkansas according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Arkansas are Bentonville, Clarksville, Centerton, Wynne, Fort Smith, Siloam Springs, Maumelle, Little Rock, Rogers, and Van Buren.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Arkansas:
- Alma
- Osceola
- Malvern
For more Arkansas reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Arkansas
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Arkansas
- Best Places To Retire In Arkansas
Table: Asian Population By City In Arkansas
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Bentonville | 58,249 | 7,655 | 13.14% |
| 2 | Clarksville | 9,526 | 599 | 6.29% |
| 3 | Centerton | 21,920 | 1,319 | 6.02% |
| 4 | Wynne | 8,120 | 474 | 5.84% |
| 5 | Fort Smith | 89,805 | 4,738 | 5.28% |
| 6 | Siloam Springs | 18,699 | 681 | 3.64% |
| 7 | Maumelle | 19,373 | 677 | 3.49% |
| 8 | Little Rock | 203,436 | 6,154 | 3.03% |
| 9 | Rogers | 72,981 | 1,983 | 2.72% |
| 10 | Van Buren | 23,763 | 610 | 2.57% |
| 11 | Fayetteville | 99,319 | 2,415 | 2.43% |
| 12 | Springdale | 88,160 | 2,119 | 2.4% |
| 13 | Bryant | 21,504 | 449 | 2.09% |
| 14 | Helena-West Helena | 8,935 | 167 | 1.87% |
| 15 | El Dorado | 17,115 | 298 | 1.74% |
| 16 | White Hall | 5,512 | 93 | 1.69% |
| 17 | Lowell | 10,849 | 181 | 1.67% |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 29,221 | 487 | 1.67% |
| 19 | Jonesboro | 80,137 | 1,294 | 1.61% |
| 20 | Greenwood | 9,616 | 155 | 1.61% |
| 21 | Conway | 67,642 | 1,060 | 1.57% |
| 22 | Sherwood | 33,070 | 490 | 1.48% |
| 23 | Monticello | 8,257 | 121 | 1.47% |
| 24 | Batesville | 11,445 | 161 | 1.41% |
| 25 | Blytheville | 12,790 | 169 | 1.32% |
| 26 | Cabot | 26,960 | 353 | 1.31% |
| 27 | Marion | 13,623 | 171 | 1.26% |
| 28 | Searcy | 23,340 | 284 | 1.22% |
| 29 | Hot Springs | 37,920 | 443 | 1.17% |
| 30 | Russellville | 29,162 | 339 | 1.16% |
| 31 | Cherokee Village | 5,046 | 45 | 0.89% |
| 32 | Pocahontas | 7,538 | 67 | 0.89% |
| 33 | Benton | 36,595 | 322 | 0.88% |
| 34 | Newport | 8,024 | 59 | 0.74% |
| 35 | North Little Rock | 64,538 | 442 | 0.68% |
| 36 | Hope | 8,671 | 57 | 0.66% |
| 37 | Camden | 10,307 | 67 | 0.65% |
| 38 | Morrilton | 7,080 | 46 | 0.65% |
| 39 | Pine Bluff | 39,743 | 256 | 0.64% |
| 40 | West Memphis | 23,929 | 146 | 0.61% |
| 41 | Arkadelphia | 10,099 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 42 | Paragould | 30,215 | 176 | 0.58% |
| 43 | Texarkana | 29,177 | 151 | 0.52% |
| 44 | Beebe | 8,707 | 37 | 0.42% |
| 45 | Farmington | 9,094 | 30 | 0.33% |
| 46 | Magnolia | 10,894 | 20 | 0.18% |
| 47 | Mountain Home | 13,108 | 24 | 0.18% |
| 48 | Forrest City | 12,646 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 49 | Berryville | 5,707 | 10 | 0.18% |
| 50 | Harrison | 13,350 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 51 | Stuttgart | 7,903 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 52 | Heber Springs | 7,161 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 53 | Warren | 5,353 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 54 | De Queen | 6,058 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Trumann | 7,410 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 56 | Mena | 5,582 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 57 | Malvern | 10,953 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 58 | Osceola | 6,688 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 59 | Alma | 5,906 | 0 | 0.0% |
