Most Asian cities in Kentucky research summary. We analyzed Kentucky’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Kentucky based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Kentucky is Middletown based on the most recent Census data.
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Middletown is 7.95% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Kentucky is Cynthiana.
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Cynthiana is 0.0% Asian.
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Kentucky is 1.6% Asian.
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Kentucky is the 42nd most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Kentucky with the largest Asian population in 2026:
- Middletown
- Bowling Green
- Lexington-Fayette urban county
- Murray
- Florence
- Jeffersontown
- Radcliff
- Hillview
- Elizabethtown
- Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)
Which city in Kentucky had the largest Asian population? Middletown took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Kentucky for 2026. 7.95% of Middletown identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Kentucky 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 Kentucky or the most diverse places in Kentucky.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Kentucky For 2026
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Population: 9,763
% Asian: 7.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 776
More on Middletown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 75,388
% Asian: 7.7%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,802
More on Bowling Green: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
3. Lexington-Fayette Urban County
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Population: 323,725
% Asian: 4.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 14,064
More on Lexington-Fayette Urban County: Movers
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Population: 18,080
% Asian: 3.58%
# Of Asian Residents: 647
More on Murray: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 32,803
% Asian: 3.44%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,128
More on Florence: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 29,199
% Asian: 3.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 964
More on Jeffersontown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 22,864
% Asian: 3.29%
# Of Asian Residents: 753
More on Radcliff: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 8,797
% Asian: 3.1%
# Of Asian Residents: 273
More on Hillview: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 32,576
% Asian: 3.08%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,004
More on Elizabethtown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
10. Louisville/jefferson County Metro Government (Balance)
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Population: 631,818
% Asian: 2.92%
# Of Asian Residents: 18,458
More on Louisville/jefferson County Metro Government (Balance): Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Kentucky With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Kentucky.
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 75 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 7.9% 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. Middletown took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Cynthiana was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Kentucky with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Kentucky according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Kentucky are Middletown, Bowling Green, Lexington-Fayette urban county, Murray, Florence, Jeffersontown, Radcliff, Hillview, Elizabethtown, and Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance).
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Kentucky:
- Cynthiana
- Fort Mitchell
- Princeton
For more Kentucky reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Kentucky
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Middletown | 9,763 | 776 | 7.95% |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 75,388 | 5,802 | 7.7% |
| 3 | Lexington-Fayette Urban County | 323,725 | 14,064 | 4.34% |
| 4 | Murray | 18,080 | 647 | 3.58% |
| 5 | Florence | 32,803 | 1,128 | 3.44% |
| 6 | Jeffersontown | 29,199 | 964 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Radcliff | 22,864 | 753 | 3.29% |
| 8 | Hillview | 8,797 | 273 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Elizabethtown | 32,576 | 1,004 | 3.08% |
| 10 | Louisville/jefferson County Metro Government (Balance) | 631,818 | 18,458 | 2.92% |
| 11 | Lyndon | 11,030 | 318 | 2.88% |
| 12 | Douglass Hills | 5,474 | 152 | 2.78% |
| 13 | Elsmere | 9,205 | 251 | 2.73% |
| 14 | Owensboro | 60,302 | 1,601 | 2.65% |
| 15 | Alexandria | 10,562 | 273 | 2.58% |
| 16 | Pikeville | 7,490 | 179 | 2.39% |
| 17 | Frankfort | 28,503 | 664 | 2.33% |
| 18 | St. Matthews | 17,577 | 405 | 2.3% |
| 19 | Nicholasville | 32,197 | 721 | 2.24% |
| 20 | Highland Heights | 6,444 | 139 | 2.16% |
| 21 | Morehead | 6,870 | 137 | 1.99% |
| 22 | Edgewood | 8,447 | 160 | 1.89% |
| 23 | Union | 7,642 | 139 | 1.82% |
| 24 | Oak Grove | 7,962 | 131 | 1.65% |
| 25 | Paducah | 26,845 | 385 | 1.43% |
| 26 | Richmond | 37,111 | 511 | 1.38% |
| 27 | Erlanger | 19,875 | 264 | 1.33% |
| 28 | Winchester | 19,213 | 253 | 1.32% |
| 29 | Mount Sterling | 7,551 | 93 | 1.23% |
| 30 | Villa Hills | 7,480 | 83 | 1.11% |
| 31 | Hopkinsville | 30,906 | 336 | 1.09% |
| 32 | Madisonville | 19,515 | 210 | 1.08% |
| 33 | Glasgow | 15,197 | 154 | 1.01% |
| 34 | Independence | 29,392 | 294 | 1.0% |
| 35 | La Grange | 10,311 | 99 | 0.96% |
| 36 | Covington | 41,110 | 393 | 0.96% |
| 37 | Campbellsville | 11,622 | 106 | 0.91% |
| 38 | Bellevue | 5,636 | 51 | 0.9% |
| 39 | London | 7,561 | 68 | 0.9% |
| 40 | Cold Spring | 6,341 | 54 | 0.85% |
| 41 | Georgetown | 39,117 | 333 | 0.85% |
| 42 | Shelbyville | 17,668 | 139 | 0.79% |
| 43 | Berea | 15,786 | 109 | 0.69% |
| 44 | Middlesborough | 9,123 | 61 | 0.67% |
| 45 | Fort Thomas | 17,169 | 109 | 0.63% |
| 46 | Henderson | 27,852 | 174 | 0.62% |
| 47 | Lebanon | 6,430 | 38 | 0.59% |
| 48 | Mount Washington | 18,480 | 107 | 0.58% |
| 49 | Mayfield | 9,868 | 57 | 0.58% |
| 50 | Versailles | 10,492 | 57 | 0.54% |
| 51 | Flatwoods | 7,269 | 35 | 0.48% |
| 52 | Danville | 17,327 | 75 | 0.43% |
| 53 | Dayton | 5,743 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 54 | Central City | 5,707 | 22 | 0.39% |
| 55 | Russellville | 7,316 | 28 | 0.38% |
| 56 | Williamsburg | 5,270 | 20 | 0.38% |
| 57 | Ashland | 21,295 | 78 | 0.37% |
| 58 | Newport | 13,967 | 48 | 0.34% |
| 59 | Bardstown | 13,804 | 38 | 0.28% |
| 60 | Somerset | 12,216 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 61 | Fort Wright | 5,887 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 62 | Franklin | 10,360 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 63 | Paris | 10,160 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 64 | Taylor Mill | 6,937 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 65 | Lawrenceburg | 11,943 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 66 | Maysville | 8,737 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 67 | Shepherdsville | 14,533 | 16 | 0.11% |
| 68 | Corbin | 8,246 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 69 | Harrodsburg | 9,313 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 70 | Monticello | 5,753 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 71 | Shively | 15,638 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 72 | Leitchfield | 6,819 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 73 | Princeton | 6,241 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 74 | Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 75 | Cynthiana | 6,458 | 0 | 0.0% |