Most Asian cities in Missouri research summary. We analyzed Missouri’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Missouri based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Missouri is Olivette based on the most recent Census data.
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Olivette is 20.28% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Missouri is De Soto.
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De Soto is 0.0% Asian.
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Missouri is 2.1% Asian.
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Missouri is the 34th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Missouri with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Missouri had the largest Asian population? Olivette took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Missouri for 2026. 20.28% of Olivette identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Missouri 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 Missouri or the most diverse places in Missouri.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Missouri For 2026
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Population: 8,645
% Asian: 20.28%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,753
More on Olivette: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 27,880
% Asian: 19.61%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,468
More on Maryland Heights: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 17,380
% Asian: 13.27%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,306
More on Clayton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 49,574
% Asian: 13.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,566
More on Chesterfield: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 18,643
% Asian: 12.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,422
More on Creve Coeur: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 18,160
% Asian: 12.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,251
More on Manchester: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 31,279
% Asian: 8.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,772
More on Ballwin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 11,607
% Asian: 8.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,028
More on Town And Country: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 34,685
% Asian: 7.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,727
More on University City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 20,287
% Asian: 7.27%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,474
More on Rolla: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Missouri With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Missouri.
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 121 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 20.3% 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. Olivette took the distinction of being the most Asian, while De Soto was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Missouri with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Missouri 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 Missouri
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Missouri according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Missouri are Olivette, Maryland Heights, Clayton, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Manchester, Ballwin, Town and Country, University City, and Rolla.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Missouri:
- De Soto
- Clinton
- Bellefontaine Neighbors
For more Missouri reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Missouri
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Olivette | 8,645 | 1,753 | 20.28% |
| 2 | Maryland Heights | 27,880 | 5,468 | 19.61% |
| 3 | Clayton | 17,380 | 2,306 | 13.27% |
| 4 | Chesterfield | 49,574 | 6,566 | 13.24% |
| 5 | Creve Coeur | 18,643 | 2,422 | 12.99% |
| 6 | Manchester | 18,160 | 2,251 | 12.4% |
| 7 | Ballwin | 31,279 | 2,772 | 8.86% |
| 8 | Town And Country | 11,607 | 1,028 | 8.86% |
| 9 | University City | 34,685 | 2,727 | 7.86% |
| 10 | Rolla | 20,287 | 1,474 | 7.27% |
| 11 | Brentwood | 8,144 | 578 | 7.1% |
| 12 | Ladue | 8,940 | 602 | 6.73% |
| 13 | Wildwood | 35,133 | 2,309 | 6.57% |
| 14 | Columbia | 128,548 | 8,106 | 6.31% |
| 15 | Maplewood | 8,156 | 465 | 5.7% |
| 16 | Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | 756 | 5.6% |
| 17 | O’fallon | 93,801 | 4,526 | 4.83% |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 6,316 | 272 | 4.31% |
| 19 | Ellisville | 10,002 | 390 | 3.9% |
| 20 | Weldon Spring | 5,310 | 204 | 3.84% |
| 21 | Richmond Heights | 9,153 | 349 | 3.81% |
| 22 | St. Charles | 71,508 | 2,708 | 3.79% |
| 23 | St. Louis | 288,512 | 10,146 | 3.52% |
| 24 | Warrensburg | 19,582 | 588 | 3.0% |
| 25 | Kirksville | 17,563 | 515 | 2.93% |
| 26 | Branson | 12,817 | 372 | 2.9% |
| 27 | Kansas City | 510,612 | 14,451 | 2.83% |
| 28 | Maryville | 10,428 | 289 | 2.77% |
| 29 | Bridgeton | 11,369 | 306 | 2.69% |
| 30 | Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | 1,057 | 2.62% |
| 31 | St. Peters | 59,092 | 1,513 | 2.56% |
| 32 | Parkville | 8,366 | 212 | 2.53% |
| 33 | Jefferson City | 42,488 | 1,026 | 2.41% |
| 34 | Eureka | 13,081 | 292 | 2.23% |
| 35 | Joplin | 52,593 | 1,144 | 2.18% |
| 36 | St. Ann | 12,811 | 270 | 2.11% |
| 37 | Kirkwood | 29,363 | 601 | 2.05% |
| 38 | Des Peres | 9,170 | 187 | 2.04% |
| 39 | Valley Park | 6,795 | 138 | 2.03% |
| 40 | Grandview | 26,527 | 538 | 2.03% |
| 41 | Overland | 15,695 | 305 | 1.94% |
| 42 | Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | 343 | 1.9% |
| 43 | Springfield | 169,954 | 3,226 | 1.9% |
| 44 | Lee’s Summit | 103,656 | 1,933 | 1.86% |
| 45 | Nixa | 24,836 | 458 | 1.84% |
| 46 | Perryville | 8,536 | 156 | 1.83% |
| 47 | Arnold | 20,956 | 380 | 1.81% |
| 48 | Webster Groves | 23,712 | 418 | 1.76% |
| 49 | Blue Springs | 59,965 | 1,049 | 1.75% |
| 50 | Gladstone | 27,207 | 471 | 1.73% |
| 51 | Webb City | 13,221 | 221 | 1.67% |
| 52 | Wentzville | 47,061 | 766 | 1.63% |
| 53 | Bonne Terre | 6,683 | 107 | 1.6% |
| 54 | Hazelwood | 25,114 | 393 | 1.56% |
| 55 | Lebanon | 15,270 | 235 | 1.54% |
| 56 | Sunset Hills | 9,112 | 131 | 1.44% |
| 57 | Battlefield | 6,165 | 86 | 1.39% |
| 58 | Union | 12,781 | 164 | 1.28% |
| 59 | Jackson | 15,659 | 198 | 1.26% |
| 60 | Nevada | 7,925 | 97 | 1.22% |
| 61 | Pevely | 6,055 | 74 | 1.22% |
| 62 | Liberty | 30,689 | 375 | 1.22% |
| 63 | St. Joseph | 71,236 | 853 | 1.2% |
| 64 | Independence | 121,740 | 1,405 | 1.15% |
| 65 | Raymore | 24,526 | 281 | 1.15% |
| 66 | Trenton | 5,536 | 63 | 1.14% |
| 67 | Glendale | 6,114 | 69 | 1.13% |
| 68 | Belton | 25,008 | 278 | 1.11% |
| 69 | Hannibal | 16,771 | 185 | 1.1% |
| 70 | Sedalia | 22,003 | 218 | 0.99% |
| 71 | Crestwood | 12,295 | 115 | 0.94% |
| 72 | Poplar Bluff | 16,254 | 150 | 0.92% |
| 73 | Oak Grove | 8,538 | 76 | 0.89% |
| 74 | Florissant | 51,773 | 455 | 0.88% |
| 75 | Mexico | 11,477 | 96 | 0.84% |
| 76 | Carl Junction | 8,339 | 69 | 0.83% |
| 77 | Macon | 5,466 | 44 | 0.8% |
| 78 | Kearney | 10,885 | 85 | 0.78% |
| 79 | Kennett | 10,196 | 78 | 0.77% |
| 80 | Ozark | 22,417 | 171 | 0.76% |
| 81 | Republic | 19,829 | 145 | 0.73% |
| 82 | Marshall | 13,739 | 88 | 0.64% |
| 83 | Richmond | 5,959 | 34 | 0.57% |
| 84 | Pleasant Hill | 8,847 | 49 | 0.55% |
| 85 | West Plains | 12,441 | 68 | 0.55% |
| 86 | Grain Valley | 16,271 | 84 | 0.52% |
| 87 | Farmington | 18,282 | 93 | 0.51% |
| 88 | Monett | 9,873 | 50 | 0.51% |
| 89 | Troy | 13,947 | 70 | 0.5% |
| 90 | Raytown | 29,445 | 125 | 0.42% |
| 91 | Festus | 13,201 | 53 | 0.4% |
| 92 | Jennings | 12,918 | 51 | 0.39% |
| 93 | St. John | 6,527 | 24 | 0.37% |
| 94 | Bolivar | 11,170 | 40 | 0.36% |
| 95 | Caruthersville | 5,326 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 96 | Dexter | 7,891 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 97 | Chillicothe | 8,923 | 29 | 0.33% |
| 98 | Fulton | 12,617 | 40 | 0.32% |
| 99 | Berkeley | 8,123 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 100 | Moberly | 13,526 | 38 | 0.28% |
| 101 | Neosho | 13,224 | 36 | 0.27% |
| 102 | Harrisonville | 9,970 | 25 | 0.25% |
| 103 | Aurora | 7,397 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 104 | Black Jack | 6,589 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 105 | Smithville | 10,705 | 25 | 0.23% |
| 106 | Cameron | 8,519 | 19 | 0.22% |
| 107 | Washington | 15,130 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 108 | Boonville | 7,689 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 109 | Sikeston | 16,320 | 27 | 0.17% |
| 110 | Park Hills | 8,678 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 111 | Carthage | 15,574 | 23 | 0.15% |
| 112 | Pacific | 7,475 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 113 | Excelsior Springs | 10,484 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 114 | Ferguson | 18,213 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 115 | Warrenton | 9,066 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 116 | Odessa | 5,620 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 117 | Marshfield | 7,696 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 118 | Sullivan | 6,310 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 119 | Bellefontaine Neighbors | 10,498 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 120 | Clinton | 9,065 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 121 | De Soto | 6,470 | 0 | 0.0% |