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.
9.2% Asian · #1 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
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7.0% Asian · #2 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 41,186 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. Woonsocket lies directly south of the Massachusetts state line and constitutes part of both the Providence metropolitan area and the larger Greater Boston Combined Statistical Area.
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6.8% Asian · #3 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. With a population of 80,529 at the 2010 census, it is the third largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.
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6.2% Asian · #4 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island in the early 1900s it was the most visited place, founded in 1636 and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was founded by Roger Williams, a religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He named the area in honor of “God’s merciful Providence” which he believed was responsible for revealing such a haven for him and his followers to settle. The city is situated at the mouth of the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay.
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3.4% Asian · #5 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Kent County, Rhode Island
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3.2% Asian · #6 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Washington County, Rhode Island
Kingston is a village and a census-designated place in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic District.
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3.1% Asian · #7 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Washington County, Rhode Island
Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States founded in 1669 by John Babcock. It is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. The population was 22,787 at the 2010 census.
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2.7% Asian · #8 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The City of Newport is located approximately 37 miles southeast of Providence, 21 miles south of Fall River, and 74 miles south of Boston. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its mansions. It is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center. It was a major 18th-century port city and also contains a high number of surviving buildings from the colonial era of the United States.
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2.6% Asian · #9 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.
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2.2% Asian · #10 most Asian in Rhode Island
Located in
Newport County, Rhode Island
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Rhode Island With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
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 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 7,000 people. That left us with 15 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 9.2% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher percentage being more Asian. Cumberland Hill took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Central Falls was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Rhode Island with the largest Asian population.
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Cities In Rhode Island By Asian Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Hill | 8,648 | 794 | 9.2% |
| 2 | Woonsocket | 43,521 | 3,031 | 7.0% |
| 3 | Cranston | 83,250 | 5,640 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Providence | 191,767 | 11,856 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Warwick | 83,175 | 2,861 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Kingston | 7,332 | 234 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Westerly | 18,411 | 571 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Newport | 24,874 | 672 | 2.7% |
| 9 | East Providence | 47,281 | 1,214 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Newport East | 11,069 | 238 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Pawtucket | 75,893 | 916 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Tiverton | 8,091 | 44 | 0.5% |
| 13 | Valley Falls | 12,657 | 68 | 0.5% |
| 14 | Greenville | 8,296 | 33 | 0.4% |
| 15 | Central Falls | 22,701 | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 15 cities with more than 7,000 residents.
Summary
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, Woonsocket, Cranston, Providence, Warwick, Kingston, Westerly, Newport, East Providence, and Newport East. Not sold on Rhode Island? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Asian Cities In Rhode Island FAQs
What is the most Asian city in Rhode Island?
Cumberland Hill is the most Asian city in Rhode Island for 2026, at 9.2% of residents. Woonsocket and Cranston are next.
What cities in Rhode Island have the largest Asian population?
The Rhode Island cities with the largest Asian population shares are Cumberland Hill, Woonsocket, Cranston, Providence, Warwick, Kingston, Westerly, Newport, East Providence, and Newport East. We ranked all 15 places with more than 7,000 residents.
What percent of Cumberland Hill is Asian?
Asian residents make up 9.2% of Cumberland Hill, the highest share of the 15 Rhode Island places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Asian city in Rhode Island?
Central Falls is the least Asian city in Rhode Island, at 0.1%. 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 Rhode Island place with more than 7,000 residents.
