Most Asian cities in Tennessee research summary. We analyzed Tennessee’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Tennessee based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Tennessee is Collierville based on the most recent Census data.
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Collierville is 13.14% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Tennessee is Covington.
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Covington is 0.0% Asian.
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Tennessee is 1.8% Asian.
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Tennessee is the 35th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Tennessee with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Tennessee had the largest Asian population? Collierville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Tennessee for 2025. 13.14% of Collierville identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Tennessee 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 Tennessee or the most diverse places in Tennessee.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Tennessee For 2025
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Population: 51,212
% Asian: 13.14%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,728
More on Collierville: Data
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Population: 85,575
% Asian: 8.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,591
More on Franklin: Data
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Population: 45,272
% Asian: 7.08%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,204
More on Brentwood: Data
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Population: 40,812
% Asian: 5.71%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,329
More on Germantown: Data
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Population: 14,068
% Asian: 5.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 706
More on Lakeland: Data
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Population: 55,066
% Asian: 4.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,730
More on Smyrna: Data
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Population: 40,828
% Asian: 4.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,957
More on Mount Juliet: Data
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Population: 11,185
% Asian: 4.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 469
More on Collegedale: Data
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Population: 24,309
% Asian: 4.01%
# Of Asian Residents: 975
More on Farragut: Data
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Population: 157,547
% Asian: 3.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,779
More on Murfreesboro: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Tennessee With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Tennessee.
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 92 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 13.1% 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. Collierville took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Covington was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Tennessee with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Tennessee according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Tennessee are Collierville, Franklin, Brentwood, Germantown, Lakeland, Smyrna, Mount Juliet, Collegedale, Farragut, and Murfreesboro.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Tennessee:
- Covington
- Brownsville
- Dickson
For more Tennessee reading, check out:
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- Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Tennessee
Table: Asian Population By City In Tennessee
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collierville | 51,212 | 6,728 | 13.14% |
| 2 | Franklin | 85,575 | 7,591 | 8.87% |
| 3 | Brentwood | 45,272 | 3,204 | 7.08% |
| 4 | Germantown | 40,812 | 2,329 | 5.71% |
| 5 | Lakeland | 14,068 | 706 | 5.02% |
| 6 | Smyrna | 55,066 | 2,730 | 4.96% |
| 7 | Mount Juliet | 40,828 | 1,957 | 4.79% |
| 8 | Collegedale | 11,185 | 469 | 4.19% |
| 9 | Farragut | 24,309 | 975 | 4.01% |
| 10 | Murfreesboro | 157,547 | 5,779 | 3.67% |
| 11 | Sevierville | 18,105 | 643 | 3.55% |
| 12 | Bartlett | 56,998 | 1,972 | 3.46% |
| 13 | La Vergne | 38,944 | 1,207 | 3.1% |
| 14 | Nolensville | 14,545 | 433 | 2.98% |
| 15 | Dayton | 7,191 | 209 | 2.91% |
| 16 | Millington | 11,117 | 306 | 2.75% |
| 17 | Mckenzie | 5,706 | 156 | 2.73% |
| 18 | Oak Ridge | 32,088 | 870 | 2.71% |
| 19 | Martin | 10,864 | 279 | 2.57% |
| 20 | Hendersonville | 62,390 | 1,507 | 2.42% |
| 21 | Clarksville | 171,897 | 4,148 | 2.41% |
| 22 | Manchester | 12,651 | 297 | 2.35% |
| 23 | Chattanooga | 182,832 | 4,276 | 2.34% |
| 24 | Goodlettsville | 17,598 | 380 | 2.16% |
| 25 | Cleveland | 48,185 | 1,026 | 2.13% |
| 26 | Newport | 6,881 | 134 | 1.95% |
| 27 | Johnson City | 71,455 | 1,391 | 1.95% |
| 28 | Cookeville | 35,544 | 667 | 1.88% |
| 29 | Lebanon | 41,951 | 741 | 1.77% |
| 30 | Memphis | 629,063 | 10,870 | 1.73% |
| 31 | Spring Hill | 53,585 | 897 | 1.67% |
| 32 | Pigeon Forge | 6,345 | 105 | 1.65% |
| 33 | Alcoa | 11,635 | 187 | 1.61% |
| 34 | Gallatin | 46,667 | 745 | 1.6% |
| 35 | Knoxville | 193,721 | 3,064 | 1.58% |
| 36 | Greenbrier | 6,960 | 102 | 1.47% |
| 37 | Maryville | 32,196 | 466 | 1.45% |
| 38 | Winchester | 9,600 | 135 | 1.41% |
| 39 | Jackson | 68,098 | 949 | 1.39% |
| 40 | Munford | 6,459 | 85 | 1.32% |
| 41 | Rockwood | 5,510 | 70 | 1.27% |
| 42 | Red Bank | 11,960 | 151 | 1.26% |
| 43 | Tullahoma | 20,672 | 256 | 1.24% |
| 44 | Kingsport | 55,807 | 666 | 1.19% |
| 45 | Mcminnville | 13,765 | 162 | 1.18% |
| 46 | Athens | 14,250 | 166 | 1.16% |
| 47 | Atoka | 10,237 | 114 | 1.11% |
| 48 | White House | 13,875 | 125 | 0.9% |
| 49 | Clinton | 10,141 | 80 | 0.79% |
| 50 | East Ridge | 22,034 | 170 | 0.77% |
| 51 | Mount Carmel | 5,504 | 42 | 0.76% |
| 52 | Springfield | 18,985 | 140 | 0.74% |
| 53 | Morristown | 30,983 | 203 | 0.66% |
| 54 | Signal Mountain | 8,861 | 57 | 0.64% |
| 55 | Paris | 10,313 | 62 | 0.6% |
| 56 | Columbia | 43,971 | 259 | 0.59% |
| 57 | Millersville | 5,885 | 32 | 0.54% |
| 58 | Milan | 8,194 | 43 | 0.52% |
| 59 | Greeneville | 15,531 | 79 | 0.51% |
| 60 | Henderson | 6,349 | 31 | 0.49% |
| 61 | Arlington | 14,989 | 68 | 0.45% |
| 62 | Lexington | 7,943 | 35 | 0.44% |
| 63 | Elizabethton | 14,364 | 63 | 0.44% |
| 64 | Union City | 11,040 | 48 | 0.43% |
| 65 | Dyersburg | 16,075 | 63 | 0.39% |
| 66 | Lewisburg | 12,607 | 45 | 0.36% |
| 67 | Bristol | 27,490 | 98 | 0.36% |
| 68 | La Follette | 7,308 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 69 | Lenoir City | 10,681 | 29 | 0.27% |
| 70 | Kingston | 6,042 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 71 | Pulaski | 8,305 | 20 | 0.24% |
| 72 | Oakland | 9,544 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 73 | Bolivar | 5,171 | 11 | 0.21% |
| 74 | Shelbyville | 24,125 | 51 | 0.21% |
| 75 | Portland | 13,325 | 26 | 0.2% |
| 76 | Crossville | 12,265 | 20 | 0.16% |
| 77 | Hartsville/trousdale County | 11,805 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 78 | Church Hill | 7,057 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 79 | Harriman | 6,021 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 80 | Fairview | 9,751 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 81 | Jefferson City | 8,472 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 82 | Soddy-Daisy | 13,117 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 83 | Savannah | 7,219 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 84 | Ripley | 7,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 85 | Humboldt | 7,799 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 86 | Fayetteville | 7,037 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 87 | Lawrenceburg | 11,732 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 88 | Sweetwater | 6,462 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Erwin | 6,001 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 | Dickson | 16,246 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 91 | Brownsville | 9,634 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 92 | Covington | 8,612 | 0 | 0.0% |