Most Asian cities in Mississippi research summary. We analyzed Mississippi’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Mississippi based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Mississippi is D’Iberville based on the most recent Census data.
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D’Iberville is 8.02% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Mississippi is Kosciusko.
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Kosciusko is 0.0% Asian.
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Mississippi is 1.0% Asian.
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Mississippi is the 47th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Mississippi with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Mississippi had the largest Asian population? D’Iberville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Mississippi for 2026. 8.02% of D’Iberville identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Mississippi 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 Mississippi or the most diverse places in Mississippi.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Mississippi For 2026
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Population: 13,203
% Asian: 8.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,059
More on D’iberville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 27,946
% Asian: 5.9%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,648
More on Madison: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 18,646
% Asian: 4.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 905
More on Ocean Springs: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 27,195
% Asian: 4.64%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,263
More on Clinton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 25,721
% Asian: 4.62%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,188
More on Starkville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 10,587
% Asian: 3.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 388
More on Flowood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 48,861
% Asian: 3.59%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,756
More on Biloxi: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 24,587
% Asian: 3.47%
# Of Asian Residents: 853
More on Ridgeland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,346
% Asian: 3.46%
# Of Asian Residents: 254
More on Richland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 26,411
% Asian: 2.76%
# Of Asian Residents: 729
More on Oxford: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Mississippi With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Mississippi.
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 59 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.0% 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. D’Iberville took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Kosciusko was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Mississippi with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Mississippi according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Mississippi are D’Iberville, Madison, Ocean Springs, Clinton, Starkville, Flowood, Biloxi, Ridgeland, Richland, and Oxford.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Mississippi:
- Kosciusko
- Canton
- Columbia
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Table: Asian Population By City In Mississippi
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | D’iberville | 13,203 | 1,059 | 8.02% |
| 2 | Madison | 27,946 | 1,648 | 5.9% |
| 3 | Ocean Springs | 18,646 | 905 | 4.85% |
| 4 | Clinton | 27,195 | 1,263 | 4.64% |
| 5 | Starkville | 25,721 | 1,188 | 4.62% |
| 6 | Flowood | 10,587 | 388 | 3.66% |
| 7 | Biloxi | 48,861 | 1,756 | 3.59% |
| 8 | Ridgeland | 24,587 | 853 | 3.47% |
| 9 | Richland | 7,346 | 254 | 3.46% |
| 10 | Oxford | 26,411 | 729 | 2.76% |
| 11 | Pearl | 27,737 | 706 | 2.55% |
| 12 | Cleveland | 10,623 | 224 | 2.11% |
| 13 | Olive Branch | 47,019 | 991 | 2.11% |
| 14 | Waveland | 7,062 | 146 | 2.07% |
| 15 | Long Beach | 17,009 | 305 | 1.79% |
| 16 | Petal | 11,294 | 195 | 1.73% |
| 17 | Tupelo | 37,791 | 641 | 1.7% |
| 18 | Gulfport | 73,003 | 1,213 | 1.66% |
| 19 | Columbus | 23,348 | 374 | 1.6% |
| 20 | Gautier | 19,046 | 284 | 1.49% |
| 21 | Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | 131 | 1.29% |
| 22 | Hernando | 17,949 | 222 | 1.24% |
| 23 | Pascagoula | 21,710 | 268 | 1.23% |
| 24 | Meridian | 34,137 | 417 | 1.22% |
| 25 | Southaven | 56,226 | 665 | 1.18% |
| 26 | Greenville | 28,166 | 333 | 1.18% |
| 27 | Byram | 12,799 | 132 | 1.03% |
| 28 | Booneville | 9,246 | 91 | 0.98% |
| 29 | Corinth | 14,323 | 125 | 0.87% |
| 30 | Moss Point | 11,957 | 100 | 0.84% |
| 31 | Horn Lake | 26,647 | 210 | 0.79% |
| 32 | Hattiesburg | 48,619 | 343 | 0.71% |
| 33 | Brookhaven | 11,650 | 82 | 0.7% |
| 34 | New Albany | 7,663 | 45 | 0.59% |
| 35 | Mccomb | 12,049 | 56 | 0.46% |
| 36 | Indianola | 9,062 | 40 | 0.44% |
| 37 | Greenwood | 14,086 | 60 | 0.43% |
| 38 | Philadelphia | 6,996 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 39 | Clarksdale | 14,231 | 53 | 0.37% |
| 40 | Brandon | 25,542 | 92 | 0.36% |
| 41 | Louisville | 5,983 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 42 | Holly Springs | 6,704 | 20 | 0.3% |
| 43 | Jackson | 146,631 | 407 | 0.28% |
| 44 | Laurel | 17,679 | 41 | 0.23% |
| 45 | Senatobia | 8,380 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 46 | Forest | 5,357 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 47 | Amory | 6,500 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 48 | Batesville | 7,387 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 49 | Vicksburg | 20,589 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 50 | West Point | 9,900 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 51 | Natchez | 14,192 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 52 | Yazoo City | 10,219 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 53 | Pontotoc | 5,806 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 54 | Ripley | 5,377 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Picayune | 11,900 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 56 | Grenada | 12,375 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 57 | Columbia | 6,632 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 58 | Canton | 10,811 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 59 | Kosciusko | 6,933 | 0 | 0.0% |
