Most Asian cities in Idaho research summary. We analyzed Idaho’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Idaho based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
-
The most Asian city in Idaho is Boise City based on the most recent Census data.
-
Boise City is 3.65% Asian.
-
The least Asian city in Idaho is Payette.
-
Payette is 0.0% Asian.
-
Idaho is 1.3% Asian.
-
Idaho is the 45th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Idaho with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Idaho had the largest Asian population? Boise City took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Idaho for 2026. 3.65% of Boise City identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Idaho 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 Idaho or the most diverse places in Idaho.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Idaho For 2026
/10
Population: 237,242
% Asian: 3.65%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,665
More on Boise City: Data | Movers
/10
Population: 16,493
% Asian: 3.43%
# Of Asian Residents: 566
More on Mountain Home: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 26,286
% Asian: 2.71%
# Of Asian Residents: 713
More on Moscow: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 130,138
% Asian: 2.36%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,072
More on Meridian: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 57,635
% Asian: 1.98%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,139
More on Pocatello: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 54,164
% Asian: 1.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,044
More on Twin Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 32,855
% Asian: 1.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 603
More on Eagle: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 40,543
% Asian: 1.72%
# Of Asian Residents: 697
More on Rexburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 14,745
% Asian: 1.27%
# Of Asian Residents: 187
More on Star: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
/10
Population: 19,064
% Asian: 1.22%
# Of Asian Residents: 232
More on Ammon: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Idaho With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Idaho.
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 32 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.7% 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. Boise City took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Payette was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Idaho with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Idaho 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 Idaho
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Idaho according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Idaho are Boise City, Mountain Home, Moscow, Meridian, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Eagle, Rexburg, Star, and Ammon.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Idaho:
- Payette
- Preston
- Hailey
For more Idaho reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Idaho
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | 237,242 | 8,665 | 3.65% |
| 2 | Mountain Home | 16,493 | 566 | 3.43% |
| 3 | Moscow | 26,286 | 713 | 2.71% |
| 4 | Meridian | 130,138 | 3,072 | 2.36% |
| 5 | Pocatello | 57,635 | 1,139 | 1.98% |
| 6 | Twin Falls | 54,164 | 1,044 | 1.93% |
| 7 | Eagle | 32,855 | 603 | 1.84% |
| 8 | Rexburg | 40,543 | 697 | 1.72% |
| 9 | Star | 14,745 | 187 | 1.27% |
| 10 | Ammon | 19,064 | 232 | 1.22% |
| 11 | Emmett | 8,275 | 92 | 1.11% |
| 12 | Chubbuck | 16,126 | 176 | 1.09% |
| 13 | Kuna | 27,158 | 295 | 1.09% |
| 14 | Weiser | 5,935 | 63 | 1.06% |
| 15 | Sandpoint | 9,637 | 93 | 0.97% |
| 16 | Lewiston | 34,651 | 334 | 0.96% |
| 17 | Caldwell | 66,516 | 615 | 0.92% |
| 18 | Coeur D’alene | 56,447 | 496 | 0.88% |
| 19 | Hayden | 16,338 | 132 | 0.81% |
| 20 | Garden City | 12,654 | 89 | 0.7% |
| 21 | Middleton | 10,649 | 71 | 0.67% |
| 22 | Nampa | 110,319 | 701 | 0.64% |
| 23 | Rathdrum | 10,874 | 61 | 0.56% |
| 24 | Post Falls | 43,391 | 241 | 0.56% |
| 25 | Idaho Falls | 67,725 | 372 | 0.55% |
| 26 | Rupert | 6,190 | 31 | 0.5% |
| 27 | Burley | 11,958 | 51 | 0.43% |
| 28 | Blackfoot | 12,782 | 19 | 0.15% |
| 29 | Jerome | 12,930 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 30 | Hailey | 9,665 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 31 | Preston | 5,928 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 32 | Payette | 8,536 | 0 | 0.0% |