Most Asian cities in Rhode Island research summary. We analyzed Rhode Island’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Rhode Island based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Rhode Island is Cumberland Hill based on the most recent Census data.
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Cumberland Hill is 8.3% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Rhode Island is Central Falls.
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Central Falls is 0.16% Asian.
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Rhode Island is 3.4% Asian.
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Rhode Island is the 19th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Rhode Island with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Rhode Island had the largest Asian population? Cumberland Hill took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Rhode Island for 2025. 8.3% of Cumberland Hill identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island or the most diverse places in Rhode Island.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Rhode Island For 2025
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Population: 8,638
% Asian: 8.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 717
More on Cumberland Hill: Data
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Population: 82,632
% Asian: 7.2%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,953
More on Cranston: Data
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Population: 43,074
% Asian: 6.89%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,966
More on Woonsocket: Data
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Population: 190,214
% Asian: 5.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 11,101
More on Providence: Data
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Population: 25,029
% Asian: 2.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 742
More on Newport: Data
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Population: 18,528
% Asian: 2.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 530
More on Westerly: Data
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Population: 82,871
% Asian: 2.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,212
More on Warwick: Data
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Population: 46,970
% Asian: 2.65%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,245
More on East Providence: Data
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Population: 6,953
% Asian: 2.62%
# Of Asian Residents: 182
More on Kingston: Data
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Population: 11,262
% Asian: 2.29%
# Of Asian Residents: 258
More on Newport East: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Rhode Island With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Rhode Island.
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 15 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.3% 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. Cumberland Hill took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Central Falls was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Rhode Island with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Rhode Island according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Rhode Island are Cumberland Hill, Cranston, Woonsocket, Providence, Newport, Westerly, Warwick, East Providence, Kingston, and Newport East.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Rhode Island:
- Central Falls
- Greenville
- Tiverton
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Table: Asian Population By City In Rhode Island
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Cumberland Hill | 8,638 | 717 | 8.3% |
| 2 | Cranston | 82,632 | 5,953 | 7.2% |
| 3 | Woonsocket | 43,074 | 2,966 | 6.89% |
| 4 | Providence | 190,214 | 11,101 | 5.84% |
| 5 | Newport | 25,029 | 742 | 2.96% |
| 6 | Westerly | 18,528 | 530 | 2.86% |
| 7 | Warwick | 82,871 | 2,212 | 2.67% |
| 8 | East Providence | 46,970 | 1,245 | 2.65% |
| 9 | Kingston | 6,953 | 182 | 2.62% |
| 10 | Newport East | 11,262 | 258 | 2.29% |
| 11 | Pawtucket | 75,280 | 1,001 | 1.33% |
| 12 | Valley Falls | 12,370 | 50 | 0.4% |
| 13 | Tiverton | 8,151 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 14 | Greenville | 8,586 | 33 | 0.38% |
| 15 | Central Falls | 22,481 | 35 | 0.16% |