Most Asian cities in Montana research summary. We analyzed Montana’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Montana based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Montana is Laurel based on the most recent Census data.
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Laurel is 2.46% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Montana is Whitefish.
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Whitefish is 0.0% Asian.
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Montana is 0.8% Asian.
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Montana is the 48th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Montana with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Montana had the largest Asian population? Laurel took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Montana for 2025. 2.46% of Laurel identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Montana 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 Montana or the most diverse places in Montana.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Montana For 2025
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Population: 7,198
% Asian: 2.46%
# Of Asian Residents: 177
More on Laurel: Data
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Population: 55,042
% Asian: 2.08%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,145
More on Bozeman: Data
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Population: 26,830
% Asian: 1.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 389
More on Kalispell: Data
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Population: 75,600
% Asian: 1.21%
# Of Asian Residents: 911
More on Missoula: Data
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Population: 60,412
% Asian: 0.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 580
More on Great Falls: Data
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Population: 33,126
% Asian: 0.92%
# Of Asian Residents: 306
More on Helena: Data
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Population: 6,028
% Asian: 0.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 51
More on Lewistown: Data
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Population: 118,321
% Asian: 0.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 938
More on Billings: Data
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Population: 9,512
% Asian: 0.69%
# Of Asian Residents: 66
More on Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: Data
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Population: 8,412
% Asian: 0.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 47
More on Miles City: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Montana With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Montana.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2019-2023 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 6,000 people. That left us with 15 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 2.5% 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. Laurel took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Whitefish was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Montana with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Montana 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 Montana
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Montana according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Montana are Laurel, Bozeman, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown, Billings, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, and Miles City.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Montana:
- Whitefish
- Sidney
- Livingston
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Table: Asian Population By City In Montana
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Laurel | 7,198 | 177 | 2.46% |
| 2 | Bozeman | 55,042 | 1,145 | 2.08% |
| 3 | Kalispell | 26,830 | 389 | 1.45% |
| 4 | Missoula | 75,600 | 911 | 1.21% |
| 5 | Great Falls | 60,412 | 580 | 0.96% |
| 6 | Helena | 33,126 | 306 | 0.92% |
| 7 | Lewistown | 6,028 | 51 | 0.85% |
| 8 | Billings | 118,321 | 938 | 0.79% |
| 9 | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 9,512 | 66 | 0.69% |
| 10 | Miles City | 8,412 | 47 | 0.56% |
| 11 | Belgrade | 11,425 | 40 | 0.35% |
| 12 | Havre | 9,333 | 30 | 0.32% |
| 13 | Livingston | 8,635 | 23 | 0.27% |
| 14 | Sidney | 6,235 | 11 | 0.18% |
| 15 | Whitefish | 8,422 | 0 | 0.0% |