Most Asian cities in North Dakota research summary. We analyzed North Dakota’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in North Dakota based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in North Dakota is Fargo based on the most recent Census data.
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Fargo is 3.83% Asian.
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The least Asian city in North Dakota is Wahpeton.
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Wahpeton is 0.24% Asian.
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North Dakota is 1.5% Asian.
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North Dakota is the 40th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in North Dakota with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in North Dakota had the largest Asian population? Fargo took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in North Dakota for 2025. 3.83% of Fargo identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where North Dakota 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 North Dakota or the most diverse places in North Dakota.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In North Dakota For 2025
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Population: 129,064
% Asian: 3.83%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,941
More on Fargo: Data
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Population: 58,882
% Asian: 3.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,872
More on Grand Forks: Data
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Population: 6,554
% Asian: 2.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 143
More on Valley City: Data
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Population: 39,325
% Asian: 2.13%
# Of Asian Residents: 838
More on West Fargo: Data
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Population: 47,922
% Asian: 1.89%
# Of Asian Residents: 904
More on Minot: Data
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Population: 27,964
% Asian: 1.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 439
More on Williston: Data
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Population: 25,216
% Asian: 1.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 395
More on Dickinson: Data
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Population: 7,170
% Asian: 1.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 93
More on Devils Lake: Data
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Population: 74,146
% Asian: 1.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 764
More on Bismarck: Data
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Population: 15,774
% Asian: 0.68%
# Of Asian Residents: 107
More on Jamestown: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In North Dakota With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in North Dakota.
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 12 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.8% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Fargo took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Wahpeton was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in North Dakota with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in North Dakota 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 North Dakota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across North Dakota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in North Dakota are Fargo, Grand Forks, Valley City, West Fargo, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Bismarck, and Jamestown.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in North Dakota:
- Wahpeton
- Mandan
- Jamestown
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Table: Asian Population By City In North Dakota
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Fargo | 129,064 | 4,941 | 3.83% |
| 2 | Grand Forks | 58,882 | 1,872 | 3.18% |
| 3 | Valley City | 6,554 | 143 | 2.18% |
| 4 | West Fargo | 39,325 | 838 | 2.13% |
| 5 | Minot | 47,922 | 904 | 1.89% |
| 6 | Williston | 27,964 | 439 | 1.57% |
| 7 | Dickinson | 25,216 | 395 | 1.57% |
| 8 | Devils Lake | 7,170 | 93 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Bismarck | 74,146 | 764 | 1.03% |
| 10 | Jamestown | 15,774 | 107 | 0.68% |
| 11 | Mandan | 24,293 | 65 | 0.27% |
| 12 | Wahpeton | 7,996 | 19 | 0.24% |