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. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Oregon is Happy Valley based on the most recent Census data.
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Happy Valley is 17.97% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Oregon is Junction City.
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Junction City is 0.0% Asian.
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Oregon is 4.4% Asian.
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Oregon is the 15th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Oregon with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Oregon had the largest Asian population? Happy Valley took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Oregon for 2024. 17.97% of Happy Valley identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Oregon 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 Oregon or the most diverse places in Oregon.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Oregon For 2024
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Population: 24,381
% Asian: 17.97%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,382
More on Happy Valley: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 97,554
% Asian: 11.69%
# Of Asian Residents: 11,408
More on Beaverton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 106,612
% Asian: 11.46%
# Of Asian Residents: 12,213
More on Hillsboro: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 60,050
% Asian: 9.74%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,846
More on Corvallis: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 55,161
% Asian: 9.25%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,100
More on Tigard: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 40,457
% Asian: 8.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,400
More on Lake Oswego: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 646,101
% Asian: 8.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 53,746
More on Portland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 27,167
% Asian: 5.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,510
More on West Linn: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 113,525
% Asian: 5.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,058
More on Gresham: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 10,250
% Asian: 4.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 478
More on North Bend: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oregon With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
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 2018-2022 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 18.0% 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. Happy Valley took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Junction City was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Oregon with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Oregon 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 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, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Corvallis, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Portland, West Linn, Gresham, and North Bend.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Oregon:
- Junction City
- Milton-Freewater
- Sheridan
For more Oregon reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Oregon
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Happy Valley | 24,381 | 4,382 | 17.97% |
| 2 | Beaverton | 97,554 | 11,408 | 11.69% |
| 3 | Hillsboro | 106,612 | 12,213 | 11.46% |
| 4 | Corvallis | 60,050 | 5,846 | 9.74% |
| 5 | Tigard | 55,161 | 5,100 | 9.25% |
| 6 | Lake Oswego | 40,457 | 3,400 | 8.4% |
| 7 | Portland | 646,101 | 53,746 | 8.32% |
| 8 | West Linn | 27,167 | 1,510 | 5.56% |
| 9 | Gresham | 113,525 | 6,058 | 5.34% |
| 10 | North Bend | 10,250 | 478 | 4.66% |
| 11 | Wilsonville | 25,992 | 1,106 | 4.26% |
| 12 | Sherwood | 20,286 | 808 | 3.98% |
| 13 | Eugene | 176,755 | 6,824 | 3.86% |
| 14 | Talent | 6,256 | 234 | 3.74% |
| 15 | Lincoln City | 9,790 | 338 | 3.45% |
| 16 | Troutdale | 16,150 | 552 | 3.42% |
| 17 | Tualatin | 27,804 | 923 | 3.32% |
| 18 | Salem | 175,754 | 5,733 | 3.26% |
| 19 | Milwaukie | 21,195 | 519 | 2.45% |
| 20 | Newberg | 25,379 | 619 | 2.44% |
| 21 | Monmouth | 11,054 | 268 | 2.42% |
| 22 | Forest Grove | 26,160 | 608 | 2.32% |
| 23 | Florence | 9,384 | 218 | 2.32% |
| 24 | Canby | 18,127 | 377 | 2.08% |
| 25 | Gladstone | 11,996 | 240 | 2.0% |
| 26 | Sandy | 12,592 | 228 | 1.81% |
| 27 | Springfield | 61,740 | 1,113 | 1.8% |
| 28 | Oregon City | 37,418 | 660 | 1.76% |
| 29 | Ashland | 21,401 | 369 | 1.72% |
| 30 | Cornelius | 13,245 | 221 | 1.67% |
| 31 | Newport | 10,319 | 172 | 1.67% |
| 32 | Albany | 56,348 | 894 | 1.59% |
| 33 | Brookings | 6,719 | 104 | 1.55% |
| 34 | Mcminnville | 34,432 | 530 | 1.54% |
| 35 | Ontario | 11,610 | 177 | 1.52% |
| 36 | Cottage Grove | 10,583 | 161 | 1.52% |
| 37 | La Grande | 13,097 | 198 | 1.51% |
| 38 | Bend | 99,442 | 1,349 | 1.36% |
| 39 | Roseburg | 23,657 | 319 | 1.35% |
| 40 | Coos Bay | 15,949 | 202 | 1.27% |
| 41 | Central Point | 19,123 | 233 | 1.22% |
| 42 | Stayton | 8,210 | 98 | 1.19% |
| 43 | Medford | 85,539 | 975 | 1.14% |
| 44 | Grants Pass | 39,131 | 435 | 1.11% |
| 45 | Astoria | 10,184 | 109 | 1.07% |
| 46 | Hood River | 8,292 | 86 | 1.04% |
| 47 | Keizer | 39,122 | 382 | 0.98% |
| 48 | Scappoose | 8,003 | 78 | 0.97% |
| 49 | Woodburn | 26,222 | 255 | 0.97% |
| 50 | Seaside | 7,142 | 65 | 0.91% |
| 51 | Redmond | 34,191 | 310 | 0.91% |
| 52 | Pendleton | 17,005 | 147 | 0.86% |
| 53 | Lebanon | 18,587 | 146 | 0.79% |
| 54 | Molalla | 10,147 | 77 | 0.76% |
| 55 | Sweet Home | 9,852 | 68 | 0.69% |
| 56 | Hermiston | 19,267 | 125 | 0.65% |
| 57 | Klamath Falls | 21,806 | 140 | 0.64% |
| 58 | Independence | 9,981 | 62 | 0.62% |
| 59 | Prineville | 10,915 | 54 | 0.49% |
| 60 | The Dalles | 15,988 | 73 | 0.46% |
| 61 | Winston | 5,618 | 25 | 0.44% |
| 62 | Sutherlin | 8,513 | 32 | 0.38% |
| 63 | Eagle Point | 9,735 | 34 | 0.35% |
| 64 | Baker City | 10,110 | 28 | 0.28% |
| 65 | St. Helens | 14,015 | 38 | 0.27% |
| 66 | Umatilla | 7,433 | 19 | 0.26% |
| 67 | Fairview | 10,515 | 25 | 0.24% |
| 68 | Madras | 7,494 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 69 | Dallas | 16,945 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 70 | Silverton | 10,439 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 71 | Sheridan | 6,237 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 72 | Milton-Freewater | 7,137 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 73 | Junction City | 6,831 | 0 | 0.0% |
