Most Asian cities in Louisiana research summary. We analyzed Louisiana’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Louisiana based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Louisiana is Walker based on the most recent Census data.
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Walker is 5.75% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Louisiana is Bastrop.
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Bastrop is 0.0% Asian.
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Louisiana is 1.7% Asian.
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Louisiana is the 36th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Louisiana with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Louisiana had the largest Asian population? Walker took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Louisiana for 2025. 5.75% of Walker identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Louisiana 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 Louisiana or the most diverse places in Louisiana.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Louisiana For 2025
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Population: 6,385
% Asian: 5.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 367
More on Walker: Data
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Population: 11,086
% Asian: 4.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 539
More on Abbeville: Data
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Population: 65,113
% Asian: 4.64%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,018
More on Kenner: Data
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Population: 223,699
% Asian: 3.61%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,070
More on Baton Rouge: Data
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Population: 376,035
% Asian: 2.77%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,424
More on New Orleans: Data
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Population: 62,832
% Asian: 2.77%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,741
More on Bossier City: Data
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Population: 17,468
% Asian: 2.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 438
More on Gretna: Data
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Population: 81,679
% Asian: 2.48%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,022
More on Lake Charles: Data
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Population: 12,931
% Asian: 2.41%
# Of Asian Residents: 312
More on Mandeville: Data
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Population: 8,382
% Asian: 2.41%
# Of Asian Residents: 202
More on Westwego: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Louisiana With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Louisiana.
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 57 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 5.7% 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. Walker took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Bastrop was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Louisiana with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Louisiana according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Louisiana are Walker, Abbeville, Kenner, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Bossier City, Gretna, Lake Charles, Mandeville, and Westwego.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Louisiana:
- Bastrop
- Denham Springs
- Eunice
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Table: Asian Population By City In Louisiana
Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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1 | Walker | 6,385 | 367 | 5.75% |
2 | Abbeville | 11,086 | 539 | 4.86% |
3 | Kenner | 65,113 | 3,018 | 4.64% |
4 | Baton Rouge | 223,699 | 8,070 | 3.61% |
5 | New Orleans | 376,035 | 10,424 | 2.77% |
6 | Bossier City | 62,832 | 1,741 | 2.77% |
7 | Gretna | 17,468 | 438 | 2.51% |
8 | Lake Charles | 81,679 | 2,022 | 2.48% |
9 | Mandeville | 12,931 | 312 | 2.41% |
10 | Westwego | 8,382 | 202 | 2.41% |
11 | Carencro | 10,882 | 262 | 2.41% |
12 | Zachary | 19,637 | 467 | 2.38% |
13 | Ruston | 22,224 | 483 | 2.17% |
14 | Lafayette | 121,537 | 2,570 | 2.11% |
15 | New Iberia | 27,926 | 580 | 2.08% |
16 | Slidell | 28,664 | 588 | 2.05% |
17 | Alexandria | 44,566 | 883 | 1.98% |
18 | Leesville | 5,610 | 108 | 1.93% |
19 | Scott | 8,348 | 141 | 1.69% |
20 | Morgan City | 11,208 | 181 | 1.61% |
21 | Monroe | 47,241 | 720 | 1.52% |
22 | Deridder | 9,812 | 148 | 1.51% |
23 | Ponchatoula | 7,839 | 117 | 1.49% |
24 | Harahan | 8,939 | 133 | 1.49% |
25 | Shreveport | 183,483 | 2,701 | 1.47% |
26 | Breaux Bridge | 7,497 | 96 | 1.28% |
27 | Thibodaux | 15,792 | 198 | 1.25% |
28 | West Monroe | 12,837 | 138 | 1.08% |
29 | Patterson | 5,801 | 52 | 0.9% |
30 | Hammond | 20,790 | 183 | 0.88% |
31 | Houma | 32,760 | 284 | 0.87% |
32 | Sulphur | 21,004 | 156 | 0.74% |
33 | Natchitoches | 17,682 | 129 | 0.73% |
34 | Broussard | 13,791 | 100 | 0.73% |
35 | Ville Platte | 6,299 | 44 | 0.7% |
36 | Minden | 11,604 | 80 | 0.69% |
37 | Youngsville | 16,664 | 109 | 0.65% |
38 | Oakdale | 6,614 | 39 | 0.59% |
39 | Jennings | 9,679 | 55 | 0.57% |
40 | Donaldsonville | 6,792 | 30 | 0.44% |
41 | Covington | 11,568 | 51 | 0.44% |
42 | Franklin | 6,557 | 28 | 0.43% |
43 | Central | 29,603 | 114 | 0.39% |
44 | St. Martinville | 5,367 | 16 | 0.3% |
45 | Bogalusa | 10,539 | 28 | 0.27% |
46 | Crowley | 11,554 | 29 | 0.25% |
47 | St. Gabriel | 6,569 | 6 | 0.09% |
48 | Pineville | 14,268 | 10 | 0.07% |
49 | Rayne | 7,147 | 1 | 0.01% |
50 | Opelousas | 15,662 | 2 | 0.01% |
51 | Baker | 12,322 | 1 | 0.01% |
52 | Plaquemine | 6,136 | 0 | 0.0% |
53 | Tallulah | 6,124 | 0 | 0.0% |
54 | Gonzales | 12,748 | 0 | 0.0% |
55 | Eunice | 9,261 | 0 | 0.0% |
56 | Denham Springs | 9,362 | 0 | 0.0% |
57 | Bastrop | 9,408 | 0 | 0.0% |