Most Asian cities in Minnesota research summary. We analyzed Minnesota’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Minnesota based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Minnesota is Maplewood based on the most recent Census data.
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Maplewood is 22.43% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Minnesota is Belle Plaine.
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Belle Plaine is 0.0% Asian.
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Minnesota is 5.0% Asian.
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Minnesota is the 13th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Minnesota with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Minnesota had the largest Asian population? Maplewood took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Minnesota for 2025. 22.43% of Maplewood identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Minnesota 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 Minnesota or the most diverse places in Minnesota.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Minnesota For 2025
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Population: 40,981
% Asian: 22.43%
# Of Asian Residents: 9,194
More on Maplewood: Data
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Population: 12,511
% Asian: 21.77%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,724
More on North St. Paul: Data
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Population: 84,349
% Asian: 19.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,795
More on Brooklyn Park: Data
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Population: 307,762
% Asian: 17.83%
# Of Asian Residents: 54,870
More on St. Paul: Data
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Population: 32,811
% Asian: 16.65%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,463
More on Brooklyn Center: Data
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Population: 6,854
% Asian: 13.76%
# Of Asian Residents: 943
More on Corcoran: Data
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Population: 10,546
% Asian: 13.62%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,436
More on Little Canada: Data
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Population: 63,249
% Asian: 13.55%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,572
More on Eden Prairie: Data
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Population: 28,109
% Asian: 12.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,651
More on Oakdale: Data
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Population: 5,145
% Asian: 12.94%
# Of Asian Residents: 666
More on Falcon Heights: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Minnesota.
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 139 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 22.4% 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. Maplewood took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Belle Plaine was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Minnesota with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Minnesota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Minnesota are Maplewood, North St. Paul, Brooklyn Park, St. Paul, Brooklyn Center, Corcoran, Little Canada, Eden Prairie, Oakdale, and Falcon Heights.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Minnesota:
- Belle Plaine
- Delano
- Hibbing
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
- Richest Cities In Minnesota
- Best Places To Live In Minnesota
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Minnesota
Table: Asian Population By City In Minnesota
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maplewood | 40,981 | 9,194 | 22.43% |
| 2 | North St. Paul | 12,511 | 2,724 | 21.77% |
| 3 | Brooklyn Park | 84,349 | 16,795 | 19.91% |
| 4 | St. Paul | 307,762 | 54,870 | 17.83% |
| 5 | Brooklyn Center | 32,811 | 5,463 | 16.65% |
| 6 | Corcoran | 6,854 | 943 | 13.76% |
| 7 | Little Canada | 10,546 | 1,436 | 13.62% |
| 8 | Eden Prairie | 63,249 | 8,572 | 13.55% |
| 9 | Oakdale | 28,109 | 3,651 | 12.99% |
| 10 | Falcon Heights | 5,145 | 666 | 12.94% |
| 11 | Woodbury | 76,945 | 9,375 | 12.18% |
| 12 | Mounds View | 12,992 | 1,453 | 11.18% |
| 13 | Shakopee | 45,002 | 4,859 | 10.8% |
| 14 | Spring Lake Park | 6,997 | 741 | 10.59% |
| 15 | Plymouth | 79,526 | 7,990 | 10.05% |
| 16 | Shoreview | 26,724 | 2,674 | 10.01% |
| 17 | Blaine | 71,261 | 6,781 | 9.52% |
| 18 | Vadnais Heights | 12,789 | 1,171 | 9.16% |
| 19 | Eagan | 68,158 | 6,231 | 9.14% |
| 20 | Austin | 26,167 | 2,212 | 8.45% |
| 21 | Roseville | 35,905 | 2,926 | 8.15% |
| 22 | Rochester | 121,638 | 9,709 | 7.98% |
| 23 | Coon Rapids | 63,348 | 4,905 | 7.74% |
| 24 | Marshall | 13,880 | 977 | 7.04% |
| 25 | Maple Grove | 70,539 | 4,912 | 6.96% |
| 26 | Savage | 32,706 | 2,273 | 6.95% |
| 27 | Minnetonka | 53,256 | 3,575 | 6.71% |
| 28 | Worthington | 13,792 | 919 | 6.66% |
| 29 | Edina | 53,125 | 3,485 | 6.56% |
| 30 | Cottage Grove | 40,124 | 2,618 | 6.52% |
| 31 | Chanhassen | 26,001 | 1,687 | 6.49% |
| 32 | Apple Valley | 55,696 | 3,525 | 6.33% |
| 33 | Richfield | 36,725 | 2,262 | 6.16% |
| 34 | Orono | 8,205 | 493 | 6.01% |
| 35 | St. Paul Park | 5,464 | 324 | 5.93% |
| 36 | Forest Lake | 20,678 | 1,217 | 5.89% |
| 37 | Lakeville | 72,480 | 4,117 | 5.68% |
| 38 | Prior Lake | 27,832 | 1,543 | 5.54% |
| 39 | St. Anthony | 9,516 | 506 | 5.32% |
| 40 | Arden Hills | 9,737 | 515 | 5.29% |
| 41 | Burnsville | 64,295 | 3,375 | 5.25% |
| 42 | Rosemount | 26,509 | 1,382 | 5.21% |
| 43 | Minneapolis | 426,845 | 22,041 | 5.16% |
| 44 | Bloomington | 88,838 | 4,570 | 5.14% |
| 45 | New Brighton | 22,900 | 1,173 | 5.12% |
| 46 | White Bear Lake | 24,026 | 1,158 | 4.82% |
| 47 | Lino Lakes | 21,847 | 1,050 | 4.81% |
| 48 | Columbia Heights | 22,016 | 1,031 | 4.68% |
| 49 | St. Louis Park | 49,541 | 2,255 | 4.55% |
| 50 | Champlin | 23,450 | 1,056 | 4.5% |
| 51 | Anoka | 17,941 | 779 | 4.34% |
| 52 | St. Cloud | 69,926 | 2,982 | 4.26% |
| 53 | Inver Grove Heights | 35,772 | 1,503 | 4.2% |
| 54 | Northfield | 20,678 | 867 | 4.19% |
| 55 | Crystal | 22,685 | 933 | 4.11% |
| 56 | Albert Lea | 18,379 | 746 | 4.06% |
| 57 | Lake Elmo | 12,504 | 475 | 3.8% |
| 58 | Mendota Heights | 11,644 | 442 | 3.8% |
| 59 | Chaska | 28,146 | 1,057 | 3.76% |
| 60 | Fridley | 29,944 | 1,114 | 3.72% |
| 61 | Ham Lake | 16,575 | 601 | 3.63% |
| 62 | Hopkins | 18,696 | 676 | 3.62% |
| 63 | Monticello | 14,607 | 503 | 3.44% |
| 64 | Cambridge | 9,992 | 344 | 3.44% |
| 65 | Mankato | 44,882 | 1,537 | 3.42% |
| 66 | Victoria | 10,972 | 368 | 3.35% |
| 67 | Farmington | 23,675 | 773 | 3.27% |
| 68 | Hugo | 16,076 | 506 | 3.15% |
| 69 | Stillwater | 19,323 | 595 | 3.08% |
| 70 | Ramsey | 28,070 | 817 | 2.91% |
| 71 | Andover | 32,825 | 955 | 2.91% |
| 72 | New Hope | 21,402 | 622 | 2.91% |
| 73 | Robbinsdale | 14,318 | 413 | 2.88% |
| 74 | St. Michael | 19,267 | 496 | 2.57% |
| 75 | Wyoming | 8,063 | 203 | 2.52% |
| 76 | Morris | 5,092 | 128 | 2.51% |
| 77 | Waite Park | 8,341 | 200 | 2.4% |
| 78 | Willmar | 21,136 | 504 | 2.38% |
| 79 | Otsego | 21,358 | 496 | 2.32% |
| 80 | Montevideo | 5,303 | 122 | 2.3% |
| 81 | Winona | 25,998 | 593 | 2.28% |
| 82 | Golden Valley | 21,927 | 488 | 2.23% |
| 83 | Rogers | 13,405 | 294 | 2.19% |
| 84 | South St. Paul | 20,633 | 434 | 2.1% |
| 85 | Moorhead | 44,706 | 940 | 2.1% |
| 86 | Hastings | 22,050 | 437 | 1.98% |
| 87 | Fergus Falls | 14,138 | 271 | 1.92% |
| 88 | Oak Grove | 9,031 | 172 | 1.9% |
| 89 | North Mankato | 14,212 | 269 | 1.89% |
| 90 | Duluth | 86,863 | 1,538 | 1.77% |
| 91 | Buffalo | 16,388 | 288 | 1.76% |
| 92 | Mahtomedi | 8,108 | 141 | 1.74% |
| 93 | St. Peter | 12,085 | 206 | 1.7% |
| 94 | New Prague | 8,195 | 138 | 1.68% |
| 95 | Mound | 9,176 | 152 | 1.66% |
| 96 | West St. Paul | 21,076 | 347 | 1.65% |
| 97 | Lake City | 5,021 | 81 | 1.61% |
| 98 | Minnetrista | 8,509 | 135 | 1.59% |
| 99 | Waseca | 9,209 | 138 | 1.5% |
| 100 | Crookston | 7,388 | 106 | 1.43% |
| 101 | St. Joseph | 7,024 | 100 | 1.42% |
| 102 | Sartell | 19,620 | 273 | 1.39% |
| 103 | Faribault | 24,458 | 334 | 1.37% |
| 104 | Elk River | 26,367 | 296 | 1.12% |
| 105 | Virginia | 8,362 | 91 | 1.09% |
| 106 | Albertville | 8,066 | 83 | 1.03% |
| 107 | Jordan | 6,704 | 67 | 1.0% |
| 108 | New Ulm | 14,066 | 127 | 0.9% |
| 109 | Red Wing | 16,660 | 148 | 0.89% |
| 110 | Big Lake | 12,115 | 102 | 0.84% |
| 111 | Bemidji | 15,490 | 130 | 0.84% |
| 112 | Fairmont | 10,348 | 83 | 0.8% |
| 113 | Sauk Rapids | 13,851 | 108 | 0.78% |
| 114 | Glencoe | 5,702 | 43 | 0.75% |
| 115 | East Bethel | 11,995 | 90 | 0.75% |
| 116 | Cloquet | 12,582 | 84 | 0.67% |
| 117 | Thief River Falls | 8,841 | 59 | 0.67% |
| 118 | Owatonna | 26,462 | 163 | 0.62% |
| 119 | Little Falls | 9,094 | 56 | 0.62% |
| 120 | Alexandria | 14,579 | 87 | 0.6% |
| 121 | Baxter | 8,804 | 51 | 0.58% |
| 122 | Hermantown | 10,192 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 123 | North Branch | 11,182 | 62 | 0.55% |
| 124 | Brainerd | 14,474 | 72 | 0.5% |
| 125 | Shorewood | 7,679 | 37 | 0.48% |
| 126 | Hutchinson | 14,629 | 62 | 0.42% |
| 127 | International Falls | 5,728 | 23 | 0.4% |
| 128 | Detroit Lakes | 10,002 | 30 | 0.3% |
| 129 | East Grand Forks | 9,067 | 24 | 0.26% |
| 130 | Grand Rapids | 11,186 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 131 | St. Francis | 8,279 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 132 | Redwood Falls | 5,075 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 133 | Stewartville | 6,754 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 134 | Waconia | 13,223 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 135 | Kasson | 6,964 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 136 | Litchfield | 6,599 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 137 | Hibbing | 16,100 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 138 | Delano | 6,712 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 139 | Belle Plaine | 7,401 | 0 | 0.0% |