Most Asian cities in South Dakota research summary. We analyzed South Dakota’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in South Dakota based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in South Dakota is Huron based on the most recent Census data.
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Huron is 12.02% Asian.
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The least Asian city in South Dakota is Brandon.
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Brandon is 0.06% Asian.
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South Dakota is 1.4% Asian.
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South Dakota is the 44th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in South Dakota with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in South Dakota had the largest Asian population? Huron took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in South Dakota for 2025. 12.02% of Huron identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where South Dakota 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 South Dakota or the most diverse places in South Dakota.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In South Dakota For 2025
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Population: 14,347
% Asian: 12.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,725
More on Huron: Data
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Population: 23,710
% Asian: 4.76%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,128
More on Brookings: Data
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Population: 11,800
% Asian: 3.78%
# Of Asian Residents: 446
More on Vermillion: Data
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Population: 28,297
% Asian: 3.69%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,045
More on Aberdeen: Data
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Population: 197,642
% Asian: 2.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,424
More on Sioux Falls: Data
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Population: 12,457
% Asian: 1.43%
# Of Asian Residents: 178
More on Box Elder: Data
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Population: 76,836
% Asian: 1.28%
# Of Asian Residents: 982
More on Rapid City: Data
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Population: 14,008
% Asian: 0.98%
# Of Asian Residents: 137
More on Pierre: Data
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Population: 15,637
% Asian: 0.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 103
More on Mitchell: Data
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Population: 22,859
% Asian: 0.63%
# Of Asian Residents: 145
More on Watertown: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Dakota With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in South Dakota.
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 5,000 people. That left us with 16 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 12.0% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Huron took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Brandon was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in South Dakota with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across South Dakota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in South Dakota are Huron, Brookings, Vermillion, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Box Elder, Rapid City, Pierre, Mitchell, and Watertown.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in South Dakota:
- Brandon
- Sturgis
- Belle Fourche
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Table: Asian Population By City In South Dakota
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Huron | 14,347 | 1,725 | 12.02% |
| 2 | Brookings | 23,710 | 1,128 | 4.76% |
| 3 | Vermillion | 11,800 | 446 | 3.78% |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 28,297 | 1,045 | 3.69% |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 197,642 | 4,424 | 2.24% |
| 6 | Box Elder | 12,457 | 178 | 1.43% |
| 7 | Rapid City | 76,836 | 982 | 1.28% |
| 8 | Pierre | 14,008 | 137 | 0.98% |
| 9 | Mitchell | 15,637 | 103 | 0.66% |
| 10 | Watertown | 22,859 | 145 | 0.63% |
| 11 | Spearfish | 12,551 | 67 | 0.53% |
| 12 | Madison | 6,158 | 26 | 0.42% |
| 13 | Yankton | 15,501 | 54 | 0.35% |
| 14 | Belle Fourche | 5,741 | 18 | 0.31% |
| 15 | Sturgis | 7,111 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 16 | Brandon | 10,996 | 7 | 0.06% |