Most Asian cities in Nebraska research summary. We analyzed Nebraska’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Nebraska based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Nebraska is Crete based on the most recent Census data.
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Crete is 4.6% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Nebraska is McCook.
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McCook is 0.0% Asian.
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Nebraska is 2.5% Asian.
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Nebraska is the 29th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Nebraska with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Nebraska had the largest Asian population? Crete took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Nebraska for 2025. 4.6% of Crete identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Nebraska 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 Nebraska or the most diverse places in Nebraska.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Nebraska For 2025
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Population: 7,521
% Asian: 4.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 346
More on Crete: Data
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Population: 291,932
% Asian: 4.44%
# Of Asian Residents: 12,961
More on Lincoln: Data
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Population: 488,197
% Asian: 3.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 19,310
More on Omaha: Data
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Population: 64,355
% Asian: 2.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,901
More on Bellevue: Data
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Population: 34,024
% Asian: 2.33%
# Of Asian Residents: 794
More on Kearney: Data
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Population: 13,871
% Asian: 2.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 322
More on South Sioux City: Data
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Population: 16,594
% Asian: 1.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 326
More on La Vista: Data
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Population: 5,207
% Asian: 1.54%
# Of Asian Residents: 80
More on Chadron: Data
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Population: 24,063
% Asian: 1.39%
# Of Asian Residents: 334
More on Papillion: Data
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Population: 52,761
% Asian: 1.23%
# Of Asian Residents: 647
More on Grand Island: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Nebraska With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Nebraska.
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 5,000 people. That left us with 31 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 4.6% 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. Crete took the distinction of being the most Asian, while McCook was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Nebraska with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Nebraska according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Nebraska are Crete, Lincoln, Omaha, Bellevue, Kearney, South Sioux City, La Vista, Chadron, Papillion, and Grand Island.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Nebraska:
- McCook
- Nebraska City
- Schuyler
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Table: Asian Population By City In Nebraska
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Crete | 7,521 | 346 | 4.6% |
| 2 | Lincoln | 291,932 | 12,961 | 4.44% |
| 3 | Omaha | 488,197 | 19,310 | 3.96% |
| 4 | Bellevue | 64,355 | 1,901 | 2.95% |
| 5 | Kearney | 34,024 | 794 | 2.33% |
| 6 | South Sioux City | 13,871 | 322 | 2.32% |
| 7 | La Vista | 16,594 | 326 | 1.96% |
| 8 | Chadron | 5,207 | 80 | 1.54% |
| 9 | Papillion | 24,063 | 334 | 1.39% |
| 10 | Grand Island | 52,761 | 647 | 1.23% |
| 11 | Hastings | 25,005 | 300 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Alliance | 8,089 | 83 | 1.03% |
| 13 | Beatrice | 12,233 | 120 | 0.98% |
| 14 | Sidney | 6,396 | 60 | 0.94% |
| 15 | North Platte | 23,030 | 206 | 0.89% |
| 16 | York | 8,114 | 72 | 0.89% |
| 17 | Scottsbluff | 14,406 | 126 | 0.87% |
| 18 | Norfolk | 25,962 | 212 | 0.82% |
| 19 | Lexington | 10,693 | 82 | 0.77% |
| 20 | Seward | 7,665 | 48 | 0.63% |
| 21 | Gering | 8,567 | 40 | 0.47% |
| 22 | Plattsmouth | 6,680 | 31 | 0.46% |
| 23 | Columbus | 24,188 | 93 | 0.38% |
| 24 | Wayne | 6,055 | 21 | 0.35% |
| 25 | Fremont | 27,321 | 81 | 0.3% |
| 26 | Blair | 7,868 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 27 | Holdrege | 5,503 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 28 | Ralston | 6,445 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 29 | Schuyler | 6,517 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30 | Nebraska City | 7,287 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 31 | Mccook | 7,360 | 0 | 0.0% |