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 13.77% 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 1.9% 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 2026:
Which city in Tennessee had the largest Asian population? Collierville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Tennessee for 2026. 13.77% 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 2026

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Population: 51,515
% Asian: 13.77%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,092
More on Collierville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 87,133
% Asian: 8.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,133
More on Franklin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 45,556
% Asian: 8.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,660
More on Brentwood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 40,673
% Asian: 6.28%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,556
More on Germantown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 14,192
% Asian: 5.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 845
More on Lakeland: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 11,330
% Asian: 5.15%
# Of Asian Residents: 584
More on Collegedale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 56,692
% Asian: 5.1%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,894
More on Smyrna: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 42,073
% Asian: 4.89%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,056
More on Mount Juliet: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 24,634
% Asian: 4.53%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,115
More on Farragut: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

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Population: 18,397
% Asian: 4.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 771
More on Sevierville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Tennessee With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
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 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 5,000 people. That left us with 92 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 13.8% 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 2026. This report reflects our eleventh 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, Collegedale, Smyrna, Mount Juliet, Farragut, and Sevierville.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Tennessee:
- Covington
- Lawrenceburg
- Sweetwater
For more Tennessee reading, check out:
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Table: Asian Population By City In Tennessee
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Collierville | 51,515 | 7,092 | 13.77% |
| 2 | Franklin | 87,133 | 7,133 | 8.19% |
| 3 | Brentwood | 45,556 | 3,660 | 8.03% |
| 4 | Germantown | 40,673 | 2,556 | 6.28% |
| 5 | Lakeland | 14,192 | 845 | 5.95% |
| 6 | Collegedale | 11,330 | 584 | 5.15% |
| 7 | Smyrna | 56,692 | 2,894 | 5.1% |
| 8 | Mount Juliet | 42,073 | 2,056 | 4.89% |
| 9 | Farragut | 24,634 | 1,115 | 4.53% |
| 10 | Sevierville | 18,397 | 771 | 4.19% |
| 11 | La Vergne | 40,243 | 1,648 | 4.1% |
| 12 | Bartlett | 56,876 | 2,191 | 3.85% |
| 13 | Nolensville | 15,074 | 561 | 3.72% |
| 14 | Murfreesboro | 161,445 | 5,982 | 3.71% |
| 15 | Millington | 11,289 | 360 | 3.19% |
| 16 | Martin | 10,915 | 341 | 3.12% |
| 17 | Manchester | 12,944 | 362 | 2.8% |
| 18 | Arlington | 15,205 | 412 | 2.71% |
| 19 | Oak Ridge | 32,693 | 854 | 2.61% |
| 20 | Clarksville | 176,456 | 4,410 | 2.5% |
| 21 | Chattanooga | 185,783 | 4,187 | 2.25% |
| 22 | Cleveland | 48,829 | 1,100 | 2.25% |
| 23 | Hendersonville | 63,091 | 1,389 | 2.2% |
| 24 | Spring Hill | 55,765 | 1,218 | 2.18% |
| 25 | Johnson City | 72,222 | 1,442 | 2.0% |
| 26 | Newport | 6,881 | 136 | 1.98% |
| 27 | Lebanon | 44,788 | 885 | 1.98% |
| 28 | Gallatin | 48,532 | 950 | 1.96% |
| 29 | Cookeville | 36,088 | 695 | 1.93% |
| 30 | Mckenzie | 5,631 | 107 | 1.9% |
| 31 | Maryville | 32,392 | 608 | 1.88% |
| 32 | Winchester | 9,799 | 172 | 1.76% |
| 33 | Red Bank | 12,010 | 209 | 1.74% |
| 34 | Memphis | 618,980 | 10,442 | 1.69% |
| 35 | Kingston | 6,224 | 104 | 1.67% |
| 36 | Munford | 6,588 | 105 | 1.59% |
| 37 | Knoxville | 195,185 | 3,088 | 1.58% |
| 38 | Millersville | 5,836 | 85 | 1.46% |
| 39 | East Ridge | 22,070 | 320 | 1.45% |
| 40 | Pigeon Forge | 6,375 | 91 | 1.43% |
| 41 | Lenoir City | 11,110 | 158 | 1.42% |
| 42 | Goodlettsville | 17,597 | 249 | 1.42% |
| 43 | Atoka | 10,385 | 145 | 1.4% |
| 44 | Jackson | 68,435 | 881 | 1.29% |
| 45 | Alcoa | 12,222 | 156 | 1.28% |
| 46 | Athens | 14,471 | 176 | 1.22% |
| 47 | Signal Mountain | 8,860 | 104 | 1.17% |
| 48 | Columbia | 45,441 | 500 | 1.1% |
| 49 | Mcminnville | 13,844 | 143 | 1.03% |
| 50 | Kingsport | 56,262 | 575 | 1.02% |
| 51 | White House | 14,631 | 149 | 1.02% |
| 52 | Dayton | 7,625 | 73 | 0.96% |
| 53 | Tullahoma | 21,103 | 173 | 0.82% |
| 54 | Springfield | 19,255 | 156 | 0.81% |
| 55 | Morristown | 31,527 | 233 | 0.74% |
| 56 | Dyersburg | 15,979 | 102 | 0.64% |
| 57 | Shelbyville | 24,661 | 138 | 0.56% |
| 58 | Jefferson City | 8,579 | 45 | 0.52% |
| 59 | Clinton | 10,239 | 52 | 0.51% |
| 60 | Lexington | 7,962 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 61 | Milan | 8,244 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 62 | Henderson | 6,411 | 29 | 0.45% |
| 63 | Elizabethton | 14,374 | 63 | 0.44% |
| 64 | Greeneville | 15,646 | 68 | 0.43% |
| 65 | Paris | 10,338 | 44 | 0.43% |
| 66 | Lewisburg | 12,861 | 54 | 0.42% |
| 67 | Bristol | 27,636 | 91 | 0.33% |
| 68 | Mount Carmel | 5,472 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 69 | Union City | 10,982 | 27 | 0.25% |
| 70 | Dickson | 16,424 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 71 | La Follette | 7,273 | 17 | 0.23% |
| 72 | Oakland | 9,979 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 73 | Portland | 13,449 | 30 | 0.22% |
| 74 | Greenbrier | 6,971 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 75 | Pulaski | 8,285 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 76 | Ripley | 7,658 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 77 | Rockwood | 5,566 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 78 | Harriman | 6,090 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 79 | Hartsville/trousdale County | 11,957 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 80 | Fairview | 10,009 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 81 | Crossville | 12,428 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 82 | Church Hill | 7,139 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 83 | Savannah | 7,412 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 84 | Humboldt | 7,787 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 85 | Erwin | 5,988 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 86 | Fayetteville | 7,057 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 87 | Bolivar | 5,144 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 88 | Soddy-Daisy | 13,231 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Brownsville | 9,622 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 | Sweetwater | 6,532 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 91 | Lawrenceburg | 11,844 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 92 | Covington | 8,587 | 0 | 0.0% |
