Most Asian cities in Connecticut research summary. We analyzed Connecticut’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Connecticut based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Connecticut is Shelton based on the most recent Census data.
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Shelton is 8.55% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Connecticut is Derby.
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Derby is 1.92% Asian.
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Connecticut is 4.7% Asian.
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Connecticut is the 14th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Connecticut with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Connecticut had the largest Asian population? Shelton took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Connecticut for 2025. 8.55% of Shelton identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Connecticut 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 Connecticut or the most diverse places in Connecticut.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Connecticut For 2025
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Population: 41,402
% Asian: 8.55%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,540
More on Shelton: Data
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Population: 135,806
% Asian: 7.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 9,550
More on Stamford: Data
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Population: 39,992
% Asian: 6.42%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,568
More on Norwich: Data
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Population: 9,343
% Asian: 5.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 509
More on Groton: Data
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Population: 47,646
% Asian: 5.29%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,519
More on Middletown: Data
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Population: 148,012
% Asian: 5.23%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,738
More on Bridgeport: Data
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Population: 132,893
% Asian: 5.1%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,774
More on New Haven: Data
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Population: 50,749
% Asian: 4.88%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,479
More on Milford: Data
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Population: 86,086
% Asian: 4.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,124
More on Danbury: Data
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Population: 55,147
% Asian: 4.68%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,581
More on West Haven: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Connecticut With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Connecticut.
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 9,000 people. That left us with 21 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.6% to 1.9%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Shelton took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Derby was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Connecticut with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Connecticut according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Connecticut are Shelton, Stamford, Norwich, Groton, Middletown, Bridgeport, New Haven, Milford, Danbury, and West Haven.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Connecticut:
- Derby
- Hartford
- New Britain
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Table: Asian Population By City In Connecticut
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Shelton | 41,402 | 3,540 | 8.55% |
| 2 | Stamford | 135,806 | 9,550 | 7.03% |
| 3 | Norwich | 39,992 | 2,568 | 6.42% |
| 4 | Groton | 9,343 | 509 | 5.45% |
| 5 | Middletown | 47,646 | 2,519 | 5.29% |
| 6 | Bridgeport | 148,012 | 7,738 | 5.23% |
| 7 | New Haven | 132,893 | 6,774 | 5.1% |
| 8 | Milford | 50,749 | 2,479 | 4.88% |
| 9 | Danbury | 86,086 | 4,124 | 4.79% |
| 10 | West Haven | 55,147 | 2,581 | 4.68% |
| 11 | Norwalk | 91,375 | 4,258 | 4.66% |
| 12 | Bristol | 61,129 | 2,788 | 4.56% |
| 13 | Naugatuck | 31,634 | 1,393 | 4.4% |
| 14 | Ansonia | 18,951 | 579 | 3.06% |
| 15 | Torrington | 35,481 | 1,053 | 2.97% |
| 16 | Waterbury | 114,356 | 2,814 | 2.46% |
| 17 | Meriden | 60,418 | 1,421 | 2.35% |
| 18 | New London | 27,199 | 638 | 2.35% |
| 19 | New Britain | 73,301 | 1,650 | 2.25% |
| 20 | Hartford | 119,970 | 2,698 | 2.25% |
| 21 | Derby | 12,359 | 237 | 1.92% |