Most Asian cities in Maryland research summary. We analyzed Maryland’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Maryland based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Maryland is Rockville based on the most recent Census data.
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Rockville is 21.03% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Maryland is Thurmont.
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Thurmont is 0.0% Asian.
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Maryland is 6.4% Asian.
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Maryland is the 9th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Maryland with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Maryland had the largest Asian population? Rockville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Maryland for 2025. 21.03% of Rockville identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Maryland 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 Maryland or the most diverse places in Maryland.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Maryland For 2025
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Population: 67,218
% Asian: 21.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 14,138
More on Rockville: Data
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Population: 69,225
% Asian: 19.52%
# Of Asian Residents: 13,514
More on Gaithersburg: Data
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Population: 34,397
% Asian: 15.38%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,290
More on College Park: Data
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Population: 29,594
% Asian: 9.61%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,844
More on Laurel: Data
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Population: 24,572
% Asian: 8.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,208
More on Greenbelt: Data
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Population: 6,107
% Asian: 5.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 361
More on Cheverly: Data
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Population: 80,617
% Asian: 5.53%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,461
More on Frederick: Data
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Population: 20,861
% Asian: 5.25%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,096
More on Hyattsville: Data
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Population: 6,352
% Asian: 4.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 309
More on Walkersville: Data
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Population: 10,616
% Asian: 4.61%
# Of Asian Residents: 489
More on Bel Air: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maryland With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Maryland.
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 39 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 21.0% 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. Rockville took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Thurmont was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Maryland with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Maryland 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 Maryland
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Maryland according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Maryland are Rockville, Gaithersburg, College Park, Laurel, Greenbelt, Cheverly, Frederick, Hyattsville, Walkersville, and Bel Air.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Maryland:
- Thurmont
- District Heights
- Glenarden
For more Maryland reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Maryland
- Richest Cities In Maryland
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Maryland
Table: Asian Population By City In Maryland
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Rockville | 67,218 | 14,138 | 21.03% |
| 2 | Gaithersburg | 69,225 | 13,514 | 19.52% |
| 3 | College Park | 34,397 | 5,290 | 15.38% |
| 4 | Laurel | 29,594 | 2,844 | 9.61% |
| 5 | Greenbelt | 24,572 | 2,208 | 8.99% |
| 6 | Cheverly | 6,107 | 361 | 5.91% |
| 7 | Frederick | 80,617 | 4,461 | 5.53% |
| 8 | Hyattsville | 20,861 | 1,096 | 5.25% |
| 9 | Walkersville | 6,352 | 309 | 4.86% |
| 10 | Bel Air | 10,616 | 489 | 4.61% |
| 11 | Takoma Park | 17,522 | 788 | 4.5% |
| 12 | Hampstead | 6,311 | 241 | 3.82% |
| 13 | La Plata | 10,470 | 398 | 3.8% |
| 14 | Riverdale Park | 7,249 | 233 | 3.21% |
| 15 | Chesapeake Beach | 6,428 | 202 | 3.14% |
| 16 | Salisbury | 33,080 | 1,034 | 3.13% |
| 17 | Bowie | 57,771 | 1,735 | 3.0% |
| 18 | Brunswick | 7,994 | 239 | 2.99% |
| 19 | Westminster | 20,257 | 603 | 2.98% |
| 20 | Annapolis | 40,744 | 1,093 | 2.68% |
| 21 | Elkton | 15,867 | 412 | 2.6% |
| 22 | Baltimore | 577,193 | 14,383 | 2.49% |
| 23 | Aberdeen | 16,831 | 418 | 2.48% |
| 24 | Frostburg | 7,025 | 172 | 2.45% |
| 25 | Cheste | 5,548 | 127 | 2.29% |
| 26 | Mount Airy | 9,746 | 223 | 2.29% |
| 27 | Havre De Grace | 14,857 | 339 | 2.28% |
| 28 | Cambridge | 13,094 | 279 | 2.13% |
| 29 | Easton | 17,202 | 333 | 1.94% |
| 30 | New Carrollton | 13,544 | 186 | 1.37% |
| 31 | Hagerstown | 43,490 | 578 | 1.33% |
| 32 | Ocean City | 6,887 | 80 | 1.16% |
| 33 | Mount Rainier | 8,235 | 92 | 1.12% |
| 34 | Taneytown | 7,295 | 54 | 0.74% |
| 35 | Bladensburg | 9,552 | 62 | 0.65% |
| 36 | Cumberland | 18,938 | 99 | 0.52% |
| 37 | Glenarden | 6,320 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 38 | District Heights | 5,888 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 39 | Thurmont | 6,439 | 0 | 0.0% |