Most Asian cities in Oregon research summary. We analyzed Oregon’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Oregon based on the percentage of Asian residents.
16.1% Asian · #1 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Clackamas County, Oregon
Happy Valley is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 13,903 at the 2010 census.
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11.3% Asian · #2 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the State of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County. Lying in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city hosts many high-technology companies, such as Intel, that comprise what has become known as the Silicon Forest. At the 2010 Census, the city’s population was 91,611.
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11.0% Asian · #3 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Beaverton is a city in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The city center is 7 miles west of downtown Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As of the 2010 census, the population is 89,803. This makes it the second-largest city in the county and Oregon’s sixth-largest city. Fire protection and EMS services are provided through Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
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9.2% Asian · #4 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Lake Oswego is a city in the State of Oregon, primarily in Clackamas County with small portions extending into neighboring Multnomah and Washington counties. Located about 8 miles south of Portland and surrounding the 405-acre Oswego Lake, the town was founded in 1847 and incorporated as Oswego in 1910. The city was the hub of Oregon’s brief iron industry in the late 19th century and is today an affluent suburb of Portland. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 36,619, a 3.8% increase over the 2000 population of 35,278.
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9.0% Asian · #5 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Benton County, Oregon
Corvallis is a city in central western Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Benton County and the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 54,462. Its population was estimated by the Portland Research Center to be 55,298 in 2013. Corvallis is the location of Oregon State University, a large Hewlett-Packard research campus, and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
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8.9% Asian · #6 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Tigard is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. The population was 48,035 at the 2010 census. As of 2007, Tigard was the state’s 12th largest city. Incorporated in 1961, the city is located south of Beaverton and north of Tualatin, and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 217 are the main freeways in the city, with Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 210 serving as other major highways. Public transit service is provided by TriMet, via several bus routes and the WES Commuter Rail line.
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8.0% Asian · #7 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The city covers 145 square miles and had an estimated population of 639,863 in 2016, making it the 26th most populous city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest. Approximately 2,424,955 people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area, making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statistical Area ranks 18th with a population of 3,160,488. Roughly 60% of Oregon’s population resides within the Portland metropolitan area.
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6.3% Asian · #8 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Clackamas County, Oregon
West Linn is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. Now a southern suburb within the Portland metropolitan area, West Linn has a history of early development, prompted by the opportunity to harvest energy from nearby Willamette Falls. It was named after U.S. Senator Lewis F. Linn of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, who had advocated the American occupation of Oregon as a counterclaim to the British. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 25,109.
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5.8% Asian · #9 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Multnomah County, Oregon
Gresham is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States, immediately east of Portland. Though it began as a settlement in the mid-1800s, it was not officially incorporated as a city until 1905; it was named after Walter Quinton Gresham, the American Civil War general and United States Postmaster General.
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5.8% Asian · #10 most Asian in Oregon
Located in
Multnomah County, Oregon
Troutdale is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S.A., north of Gresham and east of Wood Village. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 15,962. The city serves as the western gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Mount Hood Scenic Byway, and the Columbia River Gorge.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oregon With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Oregon.
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 73 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 16.1% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher percentage being more Asian. Happy Valley took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Milton-Freewater was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Oregon with the largest Asian population.
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Cities In Oregon By Asian Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Valley | 26,738 | 4,314 | 16.1% |
| 2 | Hillsboro | 108,231 | 12,198 | 11.3% |
| 3 | Beaverton | 97,812 | 10,779 | 11.0% |
| 4 | Lake Oswego | 40,381 | 3,696 | 9.2% |
| 5 | Corvallis | 59,960 | 5,390 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Tigard | 56,011 | 4,979 | 8.9% |
| 7 | Portland | 641,165 | 51,090 | 8.0% |
| 8 | West Linn | 26,935 | 1,692 | 6.3% |
| 9 | Gresham | 112,378 | 6,533 | 5.8% |
| 10 | Troutdale | 15,923 | 918 | 5.8% |
| 11 | Wilsonville | 26,974 | 1,103 | 4.1% |
| 12 | Eugene | 179,591 | 7,116 | 4.0% |
| 13 | Forest Grove | 26,529 | 985 | 3.7% |
| 14 | Sherwood | 20,307 | 751 | 3.7% |
| 15 | Salem | 178,865 | 6,377 | 3.6% |
| 16 | Tualatin | 27,763 | 969 | 3.5% |
| 17 | Sheridan | 6,339 | 202 | 3.2% |
| 18 | Newberg | 26,066 | 738 | 2.8% |
| 19 | Milwaukie | 21,392 | 564 | 2.6% |
| 20 | Cottage Grove | 10,698 | 260 | 2.4% |
| 21 | North Bend | 10,171 | 237 | 2.3% |
| 22 | Newport | 10,583 | 227 | 2.1% |
| 23 | Albany | 56,839 | 1,142 | 2.0% |
| 24 | Ontario | 11,842 | 233 | 2.0% |
| 25 | Oregon City | 37,755 | 706 | 1.9% |
| 26 | Lebanon | 19,344 | 361 | 1.9% |
| 27 | Monmouth | 11,428 | 210 | 1.8% |
| 28 | Coos Bay | 15,925 | 283 | 1.8% |
| 29 | La Grande | 13,058 | 231 | 1.8% |
| 30 | Seaside | 7,192 | 120 | 1.7% |
| 31 | Florence | 9,482 | 156 | 1.6% |
| 32 | McMinnville | 34,596 | 561 | 1.6% |
| 33 | Brookings | 6,703 | 108 | 1.6% |
| 34 | Ashland | 21,259 | 334 | 1.6% |
| 35 | Fairview | 10,735 | 165 | 1.5% |
| 36 | Lincoln City | 9,968 | 150 | 1.5% |
| 37 | Sandy | 12,854 | 191 | 1.5% |
| 38 | Springfield | 61,499 | 897 | 1.5% |
| 39 | Gladstone | 11,977 | 174 | 1.5% |
| 40 | Klamath Falls | 22,115 | 312 | 1.4% |
| 41 | Umatilla | 7,508 | 105 | 1.4% |
| 42 | Central Point | 19,216 | 257 | 1.3% |
| 43 | Canby | 18,134 | 242 | 1.3% |
| 44 | Molalla | 10,186 | 130 | 1.3% |
| 45 | Medford | 86,315 | 1,097 | 1.3% |
| 46 | Cornelius | 14,255 | 178 | 1.2% |
| 47 | Hood River | 8,361 | 102 | 1.2% |
| 48 | Keizer | 39,082 | 438 | 1.1% |
| 49 | Independence | 10,199 | 114 | 1.1% |
| 50 | Astoria | 10,109 | 112 | 1.1% |
| 51 | Bend | 103,390 | 1,127 | 1.1% |
| 52 | Scappoose | 8,179 | 88 | 1.1% |
| 53 | Redmond | 36,092 | 381 | 1.1% |
| 54 | Winston | 5,690 | 58 | 1.0% |
| 55 | Stayton | 8,292 | 83 | 1.0% |
| 56 | Roseburg | 23,778 | 236 | 1.0% |
| 57 | Hermiston | 19,546 | 178 | 0.9% |
| 58 | Woodburn | 27,875 | 249 | 0.9% |
| 59 | Grants Pass | 39,311 | 327 | 0.8% |
| 60 | Talent | 6,254 | 46 | 0.7% |
| 61 | Sweet Home | 10,078 | 56 | 0.6% |
| 62 | The Dalles | 15,917 | 79 | 0.5% |
| 63 | Baker City | 10,210 | 43 | 0.4% |
| 64 | Eagle Point | 9,839 | 38 | 0.4% |
| 65 | Junction City | 6,947 | 25 | 0.4% |
| 66 | Prineville | 11,470 | 39 | 0.3% |
| 67 | St. Helens | 14,258 | 47 | 0.3% |
| 68 | Pendleton | 16,950 | 48 | 0.3% |
| 69 | Sutherlin | 8,599 | 20 | 0.2% |
| 70 | Dallas | 17,531 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 71 | Silverton | 10,456 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 72 | Madras | 7,676 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 72 | Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 73 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Asian Populations Across Oregon
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Oregon according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Oregon are Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Corvallis, Tigard, Portland, West Linn, Gresham, and Troutdale. Not sold on Oregon? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Asian Cities In Oregon FAQs
What is the most Asian city in Oregon?
Happy Valley is the most Asian city in Oregon for 2026, at 16.1% of residents. Hillsboro and Beaverton are next.
What cities in Oregon have the largest Asian population?
The Oregon cities with the largest Asian population shares are Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Corvallis, Tigard, Portland, West Linn, Gresham, and Troutdale. We ranked all 73 places with more than 5,000 residents.
What percent of Happy Valley is Asian?
Asian residents make up 16.1% of Happy Valley, the highest share of the 73 Oregon places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Asian city in Oregon?
Milton-Freewater is the least Asian city in Oregon, at 0.0%. It sits at the opposite end of the same ranking.
Where does this data come from?
Every share is calculated from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), based on residents identifying as Asian alone. We rank each Oregon place with more than 5,000 residents.
