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 North St. Paul based on the most recent Census data.
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North St. Paul is 21.82% 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 5.1% 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 2026:
Which city in Minnesota had the largest Asian population? North St. Paul took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Minnesota for 2026. 21.82% of North St. Paul 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 2026
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Population: 12,570
% Asian: 21.82%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,743
More on North St. Paul: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 40,695
% Asian: 21.8%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,872
More on Maplewood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 83,876
% Asian: 20.16%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,912
More on Brooklyn Park: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 307,284
% Asian: 17.81%
# Of Asian Residents: 54,722
More on St. Paul: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,302
% Asian: 15.61%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,140
More on Corcoran: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 32,479
% Asian: 15.22%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,943
More on Brooklyn Center: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 78,305
% Asian: 13.47%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,551
More on Woodbury: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 5,085
% Asian: 13.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 684
More on Falcon Heights: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 63,051
% Asian: 13.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,208
More on Eden Prairie: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 28,585
% Asian: 12.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,680
More on Oakdale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
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 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 139 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 21.8% 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. North St. Paul took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Belle Plaine was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh 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 North St. Paul, Maplewood, Brooklyn Park, St. Paul, Corcoran, Brooklyn Center, Woodbury, Falcon Heights, Eden Prairie, and Oakdale.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Minnesota:
- Belle Plaine
- Litchfield
- Delano
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Table: Asian Population By City In Minnesota
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North St. Paul | 12,570 | 2,743 | 21.82% |
| 2 | Maplewood | 40,695 | 8,872 | 21.8% |
| 3 | Brooklyn Park | 83,876 | 16,912 | 20.16% |
| 4 | St. Paul | 307,284 | 54,722 | 17.81% |
| 5 | Corcoran | 7,302 | 1,140 | 15.61% |
| 6 | Brooklyn Center | 32,479 | 4,943 | 15.22% |
| 7 | Woodbury | 78,305 | 10,551 | 13.47% |
| 8 | Falcon Heights | 5,085 | 684 | 13.45% |
| 9 | Eden Prairie | 63,051 | 8,208 | 13.02% |
| 10 | Oakdale | 28,585 | 3,680 | 12.87% |
| 11 | Little Canada | 10,514 | 1,330 | 12.65% |
| 12 | Shakopee | 46,012 | 5,610 | 12.19% |
| 13 | Mounds View | 12,926 | 1,515 | 11.72% |
| 14 | Shoreview | 26,714 | 2,891 | 10.82% |
| 15 | Plymouth | 79,220 | 7,835 | 9.89% |
| 16 | Austin | 26,358 | 2,423 | 9.19% |
| 17 | Blaine | 72,488 | 6,564 | 9.06% |
| 18 | Roseville | 35,802 | 3,204 | 8.95% |
| 19 | Eagan | 68,000 | 5,749 | 8.45% |
| 20 | Vadnais Heights | 12,838 | 1,049 | 8.17% |
| 21 | Spring Lake Park | 7,032 | 560 | 7.96% |
| 22 | Rochester | 122,330 | 9,498 | 7.76% |
| 23 | Coon Rapids | 63,468 | 4,677 | 7.37% |
| 24 | Maple Grove | 71,173 | 5,226 | 7.34% |
| 25 | Cottage Grove | 40,992 | 3,000 | 7.32% |
| 26 | Edina | 53,262 | 3,715 | 6.97% |
| 27 | Orono | 8,195 | 541 | 6.6% |
| 28 | Savage | 32,889 | 2,158 | 6.56% |
| 29 | White Bear Lake | 23,908 | 1,517 | 6.35% |
| 30 | New Brighton | 22,710 | 1,440 | 6.34% |
| 31 | Lakeville | 74,354 | 4,626 | 6.22% |
| 32 | Marshall | 13,896 | 855 | 6.15% |
| 33 | Apple Valley | 55,679 | 3,364 | 6.04% |
| 34 | Minnetonka | 53,064 | 3,168 | 5.97% |
| 35 | Chanhassen | 26,006 | 1,541 | 5.93% |
| 36 | Fridley | 30,241 | 1,762 | 5.83% |
| 37 | Oak Grove | 9,130 | 527 | 5.77% |
| 38 | Rosemount | 27,562 | 1,585 | 5.75% |
| 39 | Worthington | 13,780 | 789 | 5.73% |
| 40 | Prior Lake | 28,016 | 1,550 | 5.53% |
| 41 | Richfield | 36,642 | 2,022 | 5.52% |
| 42 | Burnsville | 64,463 | 3,496 | 5.42% |
| 43 | Minneapolis | 427,246 | 22,472 | 5.26% |
| 44 | Bloomington | 88,665 | 4,564 | 5.15% |
| 45 | St. Paul Park | 5,457 | 274 | 5.02% |
| 46 | Albert Lea | 18,330 | 891 | 4.86% |
| 47 | Arden Hills | 9,658 | 466 | 4.83% |
| 48 | St. Anthony | 9,671 | 462 | 4.78% |
| 49 | Mendota Heights | 11,612 | 545 | 4.69% |
| 50 | Hugo | 16,340 | 732 | 4.48% |
| 51 | Ham Lake | 16,702 | 738 | 4.42% |
| 52 | Northfield | 20,742 | 913 | 4.4% |
| 53 | Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | 1,558 | 4.34% |
| 54 | Champlin | 23,294 | 994 | 4.27% |
| 55 | Columbia Heights | 22,155 | 923 | 4.17% |
| 56 | St. Cloud | 70,629 | 2,868 | 4.06% |
| 57 | Lino Lakes | 22,113 | 896 | 4.05% |
| 58 | Chaska | 28,706 | 1,105 | 3.85% |
| 59 | St. Louis Park | 49,594 | 1,895 | 3.82% |
| 60 | Victoria | 11,295 | 422 | 3.74% |
| 61 | Anoka | 17,970 | 665 | 3.7% |
| 62 | Farmington | 23,902 | 884 | 3.7% |
| 63 | Otsego | 22,245 | 807 | 3.63% |
| 64 | Forest Lake | 20,729 | 741 | 3.57% |
| 65 | Hopkins | 18,819 | 666 | 3.54% |
| 66 | Wyoming | 8,087 | 284 | 3.51% |
| 67 | Crystal | 22,476 | 785 | 3.49% |
| 68 | Monticello | 14,858 | 504 | 3.39% |
| 69 | Mankato | 45,473 | 1,500 | 3.3% |
| 70 | Ramsey | 28,421 | 935 | 3.29% |
| 71 | Cambridge | 10,307 | 336 | 3.26% |
| 72 | Lake Elmo | 13,140 | 420 | 3.2% |
| 73 | Morris | 5,128 | 161 | 3.14% |
| 74 | Golden Valley | 21,725 | 682 | 3.14% |
| 75 | New Hope | 21,181 | 663 | 3.13% |
| 76 | Robbinsdale | 14,234 | 445 | 3.13% |
| 77 | Andover | 33,035 | 997 | 3.02% |
| 78 | Waseca | 9,164 | 274 | 2.99% |
| 79 | St. Michael | 20,010 | 546 | 2.73% |
| 80 | Mahtomedi | 8,133 | 221 | 2.72% |
| 81 | North Mankato | 14,211 | 365 | 2.57% |
| 82 | Willmar | 21,378 | 527 | 2.47% |
| 83 | Rogers | 13,685 | 334 | 2.44% |
| 84 | Montevideo | 5,315 | 128 | 2.41% |
| 85 | Stillwater | 19,355 | 447 | 2.31% |
| 86 | St. Francis | 8,372 | 185 | 2.21% |
| 87 | Hastings | 22,117 | 475 | 2.15% |
| 88 | Winona | 26,009 | 516 | 1.98% |
| 89 | Big Lake | 12,367 | 243 | 1.96% |
| 90 | Moorhead | 45,036 | 881 | 1.96% |
| 91 | North Branch | 11,565 | 222 | 1.92% |
| 92 | Buffalo | 16,499 | 311 | 1.88% |
| 93 | Fergus Falls | 14,181 | 258 | 1.82% |
| 94 | Thief River Falls | 8,823 | 156 | 1.77% |
| 95 | Mound | 9,107 | 160 | 1.76% |
| 96 | St. Joseph | 7,021 | 123 | 1.75% |
| 97 | Elk River | 26,793 | 464 | 1.73% |
| 98 | Sartell | 19,758 | 341 | 1.73% |
| 99 | Duluth | 87,093 | 1,498 | 1.72% |
| 100 | South St. Paul | 20,611 | 343 | 1.66% |
| 101 | East Bethel | 12,115 | 201 | 1.66% |
| 102 | Minnetrista | 8,708 | 137 | 1.57% |
| 103 | Waite Park | 8,399 | 131 | 1.56% |
| 104 | Faribault | 24,631 | 353 | 1.43% |
| 105 | St. Peter | 12,185 | 163 | 1.34% |
| 106 | Lake City | 5,034 | 64 | 1.27% |
| 107 | Sauk Rapids | 13,852 | 164 | 1.18% |
| 108 | Virginia | 8,332 | 96 | 1.15% |
| 109 | West St. Paul | 21,382 | 243 | 1.14% |
| 110 | Hermantown | 10,218 | 116 | 1.14% |
| 111 | Crookston | 7,344 | 81 | 1.1% |
| 112 | New Prague | 8,237 | 88 | 1.07% |
| 113 | Bemidji | 15,569 | 162 | 1.04% |
| 114 | Albertville | 8,207 | 85 | 1.04% |
| 115 | Glencoe | 5,695 | 54 | 0.95% |
| 116 | Cloquet | 12,537 | 114 | 0.91% |
| 117 | Red Wing | 16,758 | 131 | 0.78% |
| 118 | Grand Rapids | 11,207 | 84 | 0.75% |
| 119 | Little Falls | 9,121 | 65 | 0.71% |
| 120 | New Ulm | 14,056 | 100 | 0.71% |
| 121 | Owatonna | 26,498 | 182 | 0.69% |
| 122 | International Falls | 5,642 | 37 | 0.66% |
| 123 | Fairmont | 10,296 | 66 | 0.64% |
| 124 | Alexandria | 14,735 | 93 | 0.63% |
| 125 | Shorewood | 7,647 | 46 | 0.6% |
| 126 | Jordan | 6,771 | 40 | 0.59% |
| 127 | Hutchinson | 14,680 | 75 | 0.51% |
| 128 | Detroit Lakes | 10,025 | 31 | 0.31% |
| 129 | Baxter | 8,966 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 130 | Stewartville | 6,807 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 131 | Hibbing | 16,057 | 35 | 0.22% |
| 132 | Brainerd | 14,468 | 14 | 0.1% |
| 133 | East Grand Forks | 9,028 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 134 | Waconia | 13,434 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 135 | Redwood Falls | 5,068 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 136 | Kasson | 7,050 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 137 | Delano | 6,942 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 138 | Litchfield | 6,576 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 139 | Belle Plaine | 7,423 | 0 | 0.0% |