The 10 Minnesota Cities With The Largest Asian Population For 2023


We used data and science to determine the cities in Minnesota with the largest Asian population.

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Across most of America, the African American and Hispanic communities comprise "most of the minority". We're not totally sure that's a term, but it's an accurate reflection of the state of race in America.

Asians are a "minority of the minority", generally. But not everywhere.

There are now over 17 million people who identify as Asian living in America, making up 5.6% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Asian population in Minnesota is 281,572 - at 5.0% of the total population of Minnesota.

And, unlike African Americans that fall under one group in the Census, Asian Americans have many sub-groups -- Chinese, Filipino, and Indian being the three largest sub-groups.

So, what how does the Asian population stratify across Minnesota? Which cities and towns in Minnesota have seen the greatest increase in their Asian population?

Here are the cities in Minnesota with the largest Asian population in 2023:

  1. Brooklyn Park
  2. St. Paul
  3. Maplewood
  4. North St. Paul
  5. Brooklyn Center
  6. Falcon Heights
  7. Eden Prairie
  8. Little Canada
  9. Woodbury
  10. Shakopee

Which city in Minnesota had the largest Asian population? Brooklyn Park took the number one over all spot for the largest Asian in Minnesota for 2023. 19.28% of Brooklyn Park identify as Asian.

Read on 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 2023

Overall SnackAbility

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Population: 85,247
% Asian: 19.28%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,438
Percent Change Since 2010: 56.42%
More on Brooklyn Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Brooklyn Park, MN

Source: Public domain
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6
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Population: 309,751
% Asian: 18.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 58,559
Percent Change Since 2010: 43.71%
More on St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos

St. Paul, MN

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8
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Population: 41,673
% Asian: 18.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,781
Percent Change Since 2010: 83.34%
More on Maplewood: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Maplewood, MN

Overall SnackAbility

8.5
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Population: 12,395
% Asian: 16.47%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,041
Percent Change Since 2010: 211.6%
More on North St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos

North St. Paul, MN

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6
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Population: 33,298
% Asian: 16.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,333
Percent Change Since 2010: 29.1%
More on Brooklyn Center: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Brooklyn Center, MN

Overall SnackAbility

7.5
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Population: 5,388
% Asian: 13.72%
# Of Asian Residents: 739
Percent Change Since 2010: -11.39%
More on Falcon Heights: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Falcon Heights, MN

Overall SnackAbility

9.5
/10

Population: 64,048
% Asian: 12.63%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,087
Percent Change Since 2010: 54.39%
More on Eden Prairie: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Eden Prairie, MN

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

7
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Population: 10,704
% Asian: 12.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,317
Percent Change Since 2010: 34.53%
More on Little Canada: Real Estate | Data

Overall SnackAbility

9
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Population: 74,014
% Asian: 11.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,817
Percent Change Since 2010: 76.52%
More on Woodbury: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Woodbury, MN

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 43,396
% Asian: 11.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,850
Percent Change Since 2010: 34.46%
More on Shakopee: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Shakopee, MN

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Asian Population For 2023

We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Minnesota.

That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.

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*
* Not Hispanic or latino

Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.

We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 139 cities.

We then calculated the percent of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 19.3% to 0.0%.

Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Asian population with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Brooklyn Park took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Kasson was the least Asian city. You can download the data here.

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.

If you're curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Minnesota:

  1. Kasson
  2. Waconia
  3. Litchfield

For more Minnesota reading, check out:

Table: Asian Population By City In Minnesota

Rank City % Asian Population
1 Brooklyn Park 19.28% 85,247
2 St. Paul 18.91% 309,751
3 Maplewood 18.67% 41,673
4 North St. Paul 16.47% 12,395
5 Brooklyn Center 16.02% 33,298
6 Falcon Heights 13.72% 5,388
7 Eden Prairie 12.63% 64,048
8 Little Canada 12.3% 10,704
9 Woodbury 11.91% 74,014
10 Shakopee 11.18% 43,396
11 Oakdale 10.89% 28,019
12 Plymouth 10.82% 80,034
13 Eagan 9.54% 68,205
14 Spring Lake Park 9.47% 6,920
15 Mounds View 9.38% 13,187
16 Shoreview 9.04% 26,871
17 Corcoran 8.71% 6,317
18 Savage 8.52% 32,092
19 Blaine 8.23% 68,999
20 Roseville 8.21% 36,119
21 Worthington 7.98% 13,782
22 Rochester 7.2% 119,732
23 Austin 7.13% 26,030
24 Hopkins 7.05% 18,861
25 Marshall 6.8% 13,728
26 Vadnais Heights 6.73% 12,931
27 Cottage Grove 6.72% 38,582
28 Edina 6.63% 53,059
29 St. Anthony 6.45% 9,145
30 Chanhassen 6.44% 25,646
31 Minnetonka 6.44% 53,809
32 St. Paul Park 6.23% 5,490
33 Burnsville 6.14% 63,926
34 Orono 5.99% 8,252
35 Apple Valley 5.97% 55,237
36 Bloomington 5.87% 89,436
37 Columbia Heights 5.86% 21,612
38 Maple Grove 5.81% 69,900
39 Fridley 5.72% 29,422
40 New Brighton 5.66% 23,293
41 Minneapolis 5.6% 425,091
42 Richfield 5.46% 36,899
43 Coon Rapids 5.45% 63,269
44 Arden Hills 5.3% 9,868
45 Lakeville 5.14% 69,026
46 St. Louis Park 4.85% 49,539
47 Waite Park 4.79% 8,245
48 Robbinsdale 4.69% 14,522
49 Rosemount 4.59% 25,513
50 Ham Lake 4.58% 16,389
51 Northfield 4.4% 20,374
52 Victoria 4.29% 10,361
53 Albert Lea 4.1% 18,433
54 Prior Lake 3.88% 27,242
55 Oak Grove 3.88% 8,870
56 Inver Grove Heights 3.76% 35,539
57 Morris 3.76% 5,190
58 Forest Lake 3.61% 20,366
59 Cambridge 3.61% 9,454
60 St. Cloud 3.48% 68,430
61 White Bear Lake 3.42% 24,520
62 Crystal 3.42% 23,143
63 Mankato 3.42% 43,938
64 Andover 3.36% 32,471
65 New Hope 3.3% 21,683
66 Chaska 3.24% 27,461
67 Lino Lakes 3.23% 21,180
68 Champlin 3.17% 23,877
69 Crookston 3.13% 7,509
70 Golden Valley 3.05% 22,247
71 Hugo 2.91% 15,541
72 Mendota Heights 2.87% 11,681
73 Sartell 2.79% 19,096
74 West St. Paul 2.68% 20,476
75 Anoka 2.55% 17,749
76 Winona 2.52% 26,199
77 Ramsey 2.38% 27,409
78 South St. Paul 2.37% 20,637
79 Farmington 2.37% 23,253
80 Lake City 2.3% 5,120
81 Lake Elmo 2.08% 11,237
82 Mahtomedi 2.06% 8,041
83 Mound 2.06% 9,365
84 North Mankato 2.04% 14,356
85 Montevideo 2.01% 5,360
86 St. Peter 1.99% 11,699
87 Moorhead 1.96% 44,129
88 North Branch 1.86% 10,742
89 Otsego 1.77% 19,565
90 St. Michael 1.73% 18,148
91 Faribault 1.68% 24,310
92 Duluth 1.64% 86,711
93 New Prague 1.63% 8,060
94 Elk River 1.61% 25,467
95 Bemidji 1.53% 15,114
96 Jordan 1.52% 6,560
97 Hibbing 1.43% 16,224
98 Buffalo 1.37% 16,121
99 Waseca 1.36% 9,237
100 East Bethel 1.35% 11,818
101 St. Joseph 1.33% 6,919
102 Sauk Rapids 1.17% 13,830
103 Stillwater 1.14% 19,243
104 Willmar 1.06% 20,823
105 Glencoe 0.93% 5,708
106 Detroit Lakes 0.91% 9,717
107 Rogers 0.9% 13,182
108 New Ulm 0.88% 14,052
109 Minnetrista 0.88% 8,215
110 Virginia 0.83% 8,444
111 Monticello 0.82% 14,235
112 Cloquet 0.82% 12,563
113 Shorewood 0.81% 7,779
114 Alexandria 0.81% 14,030
115 Hutchinson 0.78% 14,504
116 Hermantown 0.76% 10,128
117 Brainerd 0.73% 14,053
118 Hastings 0.68% 22,063
119 Albertville 0.63% 7,792
120 Wyoming 0.61% 7,984
121 Stewartville 0.57% 6,620
122 Thief River Falls 0.52% 8,791
123 St. Francis 0.51% 8,099
124 Fairmont 0.42% 10,465
125 Fergus Falls 0.42% 13,969
126 Redwood Falls 0.41% 5,099
127 Little Falls 0.3% 9,049
128 Belle Plaine 0.29% 7,293
129 East Grand Forks 0.27% 9,140
130 Baxter 0.21% 8,544
131 Red Wing 0.18% 16,596
132 Big Lake 0.17% 11,614
133 Delano 0.16% 6,386
134 International Falls 0.15% 5,859
135 Grand Rapids 0.05% 11,056
136 Owatonna 0.05% 26,366
137 Litchfield 0.03% 6,537
138 Waconia 0.0% 12,773
139 Kasson 0.0% 6,772

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Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2023. This is our tenth time ranking the cities in Minnesota with the largest Asian population.

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