The 10 Missouri Cities With The Largest Asian Population For 2023


We used data and science to determine the cities in Missouri 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 Missouri is 122,395 - at 2.0% of the total population of Missouri.

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 Missouri? Which cities and towns in Missouri have seen the greatest increase in their Asian population?

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

  1. Olivette
  2. Maryland Heights
  3. Chesterfield
  4. Town and Country
  5. Creve Coeur
  6. Clayton
  7. Manchester
  8. Ladue
  9. Wildwood
  10. University City

Which city in Missouri had the largest Asian population? Olivette took the number one over all spot for the largest Asian in Missouri for 2023. 19.83% of Olivette identify as Asian.

Read on 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 2023

Overall SnackAbility

9.5
/10

Population: 8,408
% Asian: 19.83%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,667
Percent Change Since 2010: 105.3%
More on Olivette: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Olivette, MO

Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 28,141
% Asian: 16.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,774
Percent Change Since 2010: 64.51%
More on Maryland Heights: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Maryland Heights, MO

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

9.5
/10

Population: 49,675
% Asian: 13.17%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,544
Percent Change Since 2010: 78.7%
More on Chesterfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Chesterfield, MO

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

9.5
/10

Population: 11,440
% Asian: 12.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,400
Percent Change Since 2010: 59.82%
More on Town And Country: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Town And Country, MO

Overall SnackAbility

9
/10

Population: 18,648
% Asian: 10.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,043
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.27%
More on Creve Coeur: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Creve Coeur, MO

Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 16,905
% Asian: 10.73%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,814
Percent Change Since 2010: 45.82%
More on Clayton: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Clayton, MO

Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 18,308
% Asian: 9.31%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,705
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.7%
More on Manchester: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Manchester, MO

Overall SnackAbility

10
/10

Population: 8,949
% Asian: 8.37%
# Of Asian Residents: 749
Percent Change Since 2010: 99.73%
More on Ladue: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Ladue, MO

Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 35,384
% Asian: 7.38%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,611
Percent Change Since 2010: 335.89%
More on Wildwood: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Wildwood, MO

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

8.5
/10

Population: 34,953
% Asian: 6.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,403
Percent Change Since 2010: 59.77%
More on University City: Real Estate | Data | Photos

University City, MO

Source: Public domain

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Missouri 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 Missouri.

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 122 cities.

We then calculated the percent of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 19.8% 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. Olivette took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Black Jack was the least Asian city. You can download the data here.

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.

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

  1. Black Jack
  2. Sullivan
  3. Charleston

For more Missouri reading, check out:

Table: Asian Population By City In Missouri

Rank City % Asian Population
1 Olivette 19.83% 8,408
2 Maryland Heights 16.96% 28,141
3 Chesterfield 13.17% 49,675
4 Town And Country 12.24% 11,440
5 Creve Coeur 10.96% 18,648
6 Clayton 10.73% 16,905
7 Manchester 9.31% 18,308
8 Ladue 8.37% 8,949
9 Wildwood 7.38% 35,384
10 University City 6.87% 34,953
11 Ballwin 6.52% 30,998
12 Brentwood 6.21% 8,198
13 Columbia 5.92% 124,342
14 Rolla 5.56% 19,949
15 Shrewsbury 4.62% 6,362
16 Maplewood 4.6% 8,220
17 Ellisville 4.38% 9,908
18 O'fallon 4.31% 90,802
19 St. John 4.11% 6,617
20 Parkville 3.75% 7,153
21 Richmond Heights 3.6% 9,188
22 Overland 3.43% 15,908
23 St. Louis 3.36% 302,787
24 St. Charles 3.31% 70,218
25 Bridgeton 3.2% 11,417
26 Glendale 2.98% 6,143
27 Battlefield 2.97% 5,957
28 Kirksville 2.94% 17,600
29 Cape Girardeau 2.86% 39,415
30 Kansas City 2.65% 502,597
31 Eureka 2.58% 11,663
32 Dardenne Prairie 2.55% 12,689
33 St. Peters 2.54% 57,289
34 Hazelwood 2.52% 25,466
35 Jefferson City 2.5% 43,076
36 Warrensburg 2.44% 19,509
37 St. Ann 2.34% 13,007
38 Lee's Summit 2.07% 100,772
39 Joplin 2.06% 51,539
40 Springfield 2.02% 168,603
41 Perryville 2.02% 8,482
42 Trenton 1.97% 5,547
43 Grandview 1.96% 25,931
44 Valley Park 1.95% 6,864
45 Branson 1.93% 12,579
46 Wentzville 1.9% 43,213
47 Sunset Hills 1.86% 9,062
48 Webster Groves 1.8% 23,817
49 Maryville 1.56% 11,070
50 St. Joseph 1.54% 73,138
51 Liberty 1.54% 30,129
52 Nixa 1.5% 22,925
53 Raymore 1.46% 22,722
54 Blue Springs 1.39% 58,265
55 Crestwood 1.36% 12,347
56 Webb City 1.34% 12,843
57 Lake St. Louis 1.33% 16,665
58 Republic 1.31% 18,313
59 Kirkwood 1.3% 29,233
60 Raytown 1.26% 29,893
61 Carl Junction 1.23% 8,099
62 Gladstone 1.23% 26,825
63 Macon 1.15% 5,459
64 Florissant 1.11% 52,382
65 Farmington 1.09% 17,959
66 Des Peres 1.08% 9,096
67 Independence 1.05% 122,230
68 Sedalia 1.0% 21,696
69 Smithville 0.98% 10,211
70 Lebanon 0.94% 14,880
71 Oak Grove 0.92% 8,228
72 Excelsior Springs 0.92% 10,595
73 Fulton 0.91% 12,691
74 Union 0.89% 12,108
75 Chillicothe 0.88% 9,253
76 Marshall 0.85% 13,431
77 Sikeston 0.77% 16,054
78 Washington 0.75% 14,607
79 Moberly 0.7% 13,933
80 Festus 0.67% 12,609
81 Carthage 0.67% 15,395
82 Weldon Spring 0.62% 5,348
83 Arnold 0.61% 20,808
84 Troy 0.58% 12,463
85 Mexico 0.53% 11,592
86 Monett 0.5% 9,512
87 Warrenton 0.47% 8,450
88 Hannibal 0.45% 17,165
89 Ferguson 0.44% 18,826
90 Neosho 0.43% 12,439
91 Boonville 0.42% 8,036
92 Belton 0.4% 23,832
93 Poplar Bluff 0.37% 16,318
94 Grain Valley 0.37% 15,435
95 Clinton 0.35% 8,844
96 De Soto 0.33% 6,429
97 Nevada 0.32% 8,111
98 Ozark 0.32% 20,874
99 Jackson 0.31% 15,272
100 Kennett 0.24% 10,507
101 Bolivar 0.23% 10,718
102 West Plains 0.22% 12,048
103 Jennings 0.18% 13,129
104 Harrisonville 0.13% 10,070
105 Cameron 0.12% 8,987
106 Bonne Terre 0.07% 6,772
107 Berkeley 0.02% 8,310
108 Pleasant Hill 0.01% 8,673
109 Pacific 0.0% 6,898
110 Kearney 0.0% 10,260
111 Bellefontaine Neighbors 0.0% 10,702
112 Aurora 0.0% 7,268
113 Marshfield 0.0% 7,391
114 Odessa 0.0% 5,538
115 Caruthersville 0.0% 5,606
116 Park Hills 0.0% 8,708
117 Dexter 0.0% 7,947
118 Pevely 0.0% 5,974
119 Richmond 0.0% 5,961
120 Charleston 0.0% 5,184
121 Sullivan 0.0% 6,192
122 Black Jack 0.0% 6,663

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

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