Most Asian cities in Pennsylvania research summary. We analyzed Pennsylvania’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Pennsylvania based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Pennsylvania is Lansdale based on the most recent Census data.
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Lansdale is 15.73% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Pennsylvania is Catasauqua.
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Catasauqua is 0.0% Asian.
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Pennsylvania is 3.6% Asian.
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Pennsylvania is the 18th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Pennsylvania with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Pennsylvania had the largest Asian population? Lansdale took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Pennsylvania for 2024. 15.73% of Lansdale identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania or the most diverse places in Pennsylvania.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Pennsylvania For 2024
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Population: 18,727
% Asian: 15.73%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,945
More on Lansdale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 15,305
% Asian: 14.41%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,205
More on Franklin Park: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 14,909
% Asian: 13.44%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,004
More on Whitehall: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 40,902
% Asian: 10.09%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,125
More on State College: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 21,266
% Asian: 8.21%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,745
More on Baldwin: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,507
% Asian: 7.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 499
More on Swarthmore: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 1,593,208
% Asian: 7.54%
# Of Asian Residents: 120,108
More on Philadelphia: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,088
% Asian: 7.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 592
More on Downin: Data | Real Estate
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Population: 5,299
% Asian: 6.91%
# Of Asian Residents: 366
More on Fox Chapel: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,283
% Asian: 6.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 499
More on Castle Shannon: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Pennsylvania.
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 184 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 15.7% 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. Lansdale took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Catasauqua was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Pennsylvania with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Pennsylvania according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Pennsylvania are Lansdale, Franklin Park, Whitehall, State College, Baldwin, Swarthmore, Philadelphia, Downin, Fox Chapel, and Castle Shannon.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Pennsylvania:
- Catasauqua
- Swoyersville
- Tamaqua
For more Pennsylvania reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Pennsylvania
- Best Places To Retire In Pennsylvania
- Best Places To Live In Pennsylvania
Table: Asian Population By City In Pennsylvania
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansdale | 18,727 | 2,945 | 15.73% |
| 2 | Franklin Park | 15,305 | 2,205 | 14.41% |
| 3 | Whitehall | 14,909 | 2,004 | 13.44% |
| 4 | State College | 40,902 | 4,125 | 10.09% |
| 5 | Baldwin | 21,266 | 1,745 | 8.21% |
| 6 | Swarthmore | 6,507 | 499 | 7.67% |
| 7 | Philadelphia | 1,593,208 | 120,108 | 7.54% |
| 8 | Downin | 8,088 | 592 | 7.32% |
| 9 | Fox Chapel | 5,299 | 366 | 6.91% |
| 10 | Castle Shannon | 8,283 | 499 | 6.02% |
| 11 | Camp Hill | 8,133 | 463 | 5.69% |
| 12 | Pittsburgh | 303,843 | 16,983 | 5.59% |
| 13 | Millersville | 8,426 | 469 | 5.57% |
| 14 | Pleasant Hills | 8,456 | 430 | 5.09% |
| 15 | Mckees Rocks | 5,893 | 287 | 4.87% |
| 16 | Scranton | 76,119 | 3,608 | 4.74% |
| 17 | Dunmore | 14,082 | 663 | 4.71% |
| 18 | Clifton Heights | 6,834 | 312 | 4.57% |
| 19 | New Holland | 5,734 | 261 | 4.55% |
| 20 | Media | 5,860 | 263 | 4.49% |
| 21 | Phoenixville | 18,723 | 798 | 4.26% |
| 22 | Prospect Park | 6,411 | 270 | 4.21% |
| 23 | Norwood | 5,926 | 241 | 4.07% |
| 24 | South Williamsport | 6,246 | 254 | 4.07% |
| 25 | Ambler | 6,775 | 271 | 4.0% |
| 26 | Hatboro | 8,176 | 319 | 3.9% |
| 27 | Gettysburg | 7,709 | 296 | 3.84% |
| 28 | Jefferson Hills | 12,296 | 465 | 3.78% |
| 29 | Middl | 9,525 | 327 | 3.43% |
| 30 | Palmyra | 7,783 | 260 | 3.34% |
| 31 | Stroudsburg | 5,897 | 193 | 3.27% |
| 32 | Collegeville | 5,172 | 169 | 3.27% |
| 33 | Brentwood | 9,982 | 325 | 3.26% |
| 34 | Swissvale | 8,588 | 279 | 3.25% |
| 35 | Folcroft | 6,758 | 210 | 3.11% |
| 36 | Bethlehem | 76,555 | 2,367 | 3.09% |
| 37 | Wilson | 8,208 | 231 | 2.81% |
| 38 | Souderton | 7,169 | 201 | 2.8% |
| 39 | Harrisburg | 50,055 | 1,377 | 2.75% |
| 40 | Red Lion | 6,499 | 178 | 2.74% |
| 41 | Allentown | 125,292 | 3,422 | 2.73% |
| 42 | Lancaster | 57,970 | 1,547 | 2.67% |
| 43 | Bellefonte | 6,071 | 162 | 2.67% |
| 44 | Collingdale | 8,865 | 234 | 2.64% |
| 45 | East Stroudsburg | 9,345 | 244 | 2.61% |
| 46 | Norri | 35,712 | 931 | 2.61% |
| 47 | Lititz | 9,559 | 246 | 2.57% |
| 48 | Carlisle | 20,846 | 524 | 2.51% |
| 49 | Conshohocken | 9,182 | 227 | 2.47% |
| 50 | Erie | 94,826 | 2,329 | 2.46% |
| 51 | Lewisburg | 5,284 | 126 | 2.38% |
| 52 | Carnegie | 8,067 | 190 | 2.36% |
| 53 | Lansdowne | 11,051 | 256 | 2.32% |
| 54 | Nazareth | 6,015 | 138 | 2.29% |
| 55 | Bristol | 9,862 | 221 | 2.24% |
| 56 | Washington | 13,358 | 291 | 2.18% |
| 57 | Quake | 9,309 | 194 | 2.08% |
| 58 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,123 | 910 | 2.06% |
| 59 | Moosic | 5,930 | 118 | 1.99% |
| 60 | Wyomissing | 11,067 | 218 | 1.97% |
| 61 | Hollidaysburg | 5,630 | 109 | 1.94% |
| 62 | New Kensington | 12,163 | 231 | 1.9% |
| 63 | Uniontown | 9,913 | 188 | 1.9% |
| 64 | Northampton | 10,341 | 181 | 1.75% |
| 65 | Wilkinsburg | 14,340 | 245 | 1.71% |
| 66 | Beaver Falls | 8,934 | 150 | 1.68% |
| 67 | Sharon Hill | 5,976 | 99 | 1.66% |
| 68 | West Chester | 19,016 | 311 | 1.64% |
| 69 | Selinsgrove | 5,710 | 92 | 1.61% |
| 70 | Elizabet | 11,805 | 189 | 1.6% |
| 71 | Connellsville | 7,004 | 109 | 1.56% |
| 72 | Emmaus | 11,644 | 179 | 1.54% |
| 73 | Doyle | 8,305 | 124 | 1.49% |
| 74 | Carbondale | 8,818 | 130 | 1.47% |
| 75 | Shippensburg | 5,688 | 82 | 1.44% |
| 76 | West Mifflin | 19,506 | 281 | 1.44% |
| 77 | Hermitage | 16,216 | 231 | 1.42% |
| 78 | Williamsport | 27,755 | 394 | 1.42% |
| 79 | Kingston | 13,317 | 187 | 1.4% |
| 80 | Mechanicsburg | 9,402 | 132 | 1.4% |
| 81 | Easton | 28,883 | 394 | 1.36% |
| 82 | Punxsutawney | 5,730 | 78 | 1.36% |
| 83 | York | 44,782 | 600 | 1.34% |
| 84 | Bloomsburg | 12,836 | 171 | 1.33% |
| 85 | Helle | 6,109 | 80 | 1.31% |
| 86 | Kennett Square | 5,982 | 78 | 1.3% |
| 87 | Lewi | 8,522 | 111 | 1.3% |
| 88 | Indiana | 14,082 | 177 | 1.26% |
| 89 | Lock Haven | 8,422 | 105 | 1.25% |
| 90 | Clearfield | 5,937 | 74 | 1.25% |
| 91 | Grove City | 7,908 | 98 | 1.24% |
| 92 | Old Forge | 8,506 | 105 | 1.23% |
| 93 | Jeannette | 8,790 | 100 | 1.14% |
| 94 | Titusville | 5,262 | 58 | 1.1% |
| 95 | Meadville | 12,929 | 141 | 1.09% |
| 96 | Chambersburg | 21,917 | 238 | 1.09% |
| 97 | Plum | 27,032 | 291 | 1.08% |
| 98 | Glenolden | 7,190 | 77 | 1.07% |
| 99 | Turtle Creek | 5,087 | 50 | 0.98% |
| 100 | Reading | 94,601 | 915 | 0.97% |
| 101 | Mount Joy | 8,274 | 79 | 0.95% |
| 102 | Sayre | 5,463 | 51 | 0.93% |
| 103 | Lebanon | 26,679 | 249 | 0.93% |
| 104 | Brookhaven | 8,268 | 77 | 0.93% |
| 105 | Archbald | 7,316 | 68 | 0.93% |
| 106 | Mckeesport | 17,749 | 162 | 0.91% |
| 107 | Pittston | 7,601 | 68 | 0.89% |
| 108 | Hanover | 16,411 | 145 | 0.88% |
| 109 | Huntingdon | 6,904 | 61 | 0.88% |
| 110 | Taylor | 6,274 | 53 | 0.84% |
| 111 | Bellevue | 8,236 | 67 | 0.81% |
| 112 | California | 5,328 | 37 | 0.69% |
| 113 | Pott | 23,356 | 162 | 0.69% |
| 114 | Dormont | 8,199 | 56 | 0.68% |
| 115 | New Cumberland | 7,515 | 50 | 0.67% |
| 116 | Corry | 6,209 | 40 | 0.64% |
| 117 | Chester | 33,048 | 206 | 0.62% |
| 118 | Greensburg | 14,876 | 91 | 0.61% |
| 119 | Coatesville | 13,316 | 78 | 0.59% |
| 120 | Forest Hills | 6,397 | 37 | 0.58% |
| 121 | Morrisville | 9,721 | 56 | 0.58% |
| 122 | Aliquippa | 9,198 | 51 | 0.55% |
| 123 | Dickson City | 6,026 | 32 | 0.53% |
| 124 | Altoona | 43,821 | 231 | 0.53% |
| 125 | Ridley Park | 7,152 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 126 | Butler | 13,387 | 67 | 0.5% |
| 127 | Bradford | 7,847 | 39 | 0.5% |
| 128 | Crafton | 6,044 | 30 | 0.5% |
| 129 | Lower Burrell | 11,701 | 54 | 0.46% |
| 130 | Monaca | 5,587 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 131 | St. Marys | 12,691 | 54 | 0.43% |
| 132 | Perkasie | 9,130 | 38 | 0.42% |
| 133 | West View | 6,660 | 27 | 0.41% |
| 134 | Canonsburg | 9,672 | 39 | 0.4% |
| 135 | Dubois | 7,509 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 136 | Oil City | 9,599 | 38 | 0.4% |
| 137 | Warren | 9,353 | 37 | 0.4% |
| 138 | Johnstown | 18,429 | 71 | 0.39% |
| 139 | Munhall | 10,738 | 36 | 0.34% |
| 140 | Franklin | 6,066 | 20 | 0.33% |
| 141 | Greenville | 5,568 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 142 | Sharon | 13,143 | 41 | 0.31% |
| 143 | Darby | 10,682 | 33 | 0.31% |
| 144 | Monessen | 6,876 | 21 | 0.31% |
| 145 | Coraopolis | 5,510 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 146 | Schuylkill Haven | 5,242 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 147 | White Oak | 7,585 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 148 | Clarks Summit | 5,091 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 149 | Oakmont | 6,734 | 17 | 0.25% |
| 150 | New Brighton | 5,645 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 151 | Birdsboro | 5,106 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 152 | Berwick | 10,318 | 24 | 0.23% |
| 153 | Bangor | 5,172 | 11 | 0.21% |
| 154 | Milton | 6,610 | 14 | 0.21% |
| 155 | Yeadon | 12,017 | 23 | 0.19% |
| 156 | Olyphant | 5,372 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 157 | Shillington | 5,458 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 158 | Plymouth | 5,771 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 159 | Mount Carmel | 5,723 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 160 | Ephrata | 13,738 | 14 | 0.1% |
| 161 | Waynesboro | 11,009 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 162 | Ambridge | 6,937 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 163 | Pottsville | 13,386 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 164 | Columbia | 10,203 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 165 | Economy | 9,063 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 166 | Vandergrift | 5,051 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 167 | Steelton | 6,243 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 168 | Palmerton | 5,602 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 169 | Duquesne | 5,241 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 170 | Lehighton | 5,279 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 171 | Hazleton | 29,671 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 172 | Ellwood City | 7,684 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 173 | Sunbury | 9,680 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 174 | Blakely | 6,646 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 175 | Exeter | 5,509 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 176 | New Castle | 21,863 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 177 | Nanticoke | 10,606 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 178 | Tyrone | 5,447 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 179 | Shamokin | 6,915 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 180 | Clairton | 6,182 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 181 | Somerset | 6,030 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 182 | Tamaqua | 6,911 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 183 | Swoyersville | 5,021 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 184 | Catasauqua | 6,512 | 0 | 0.0% |
