Most Asian cities in Utah research summary. We analyzed Utah’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Utah based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Utah is South Salt Lake based on the most recent Census data.
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South Salt Lake is 11.67% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Utah is Nephi.
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Nephi is 0.0% Asian.
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Utah is 2.4% Asian.
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Utah is the 32nd most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Utah with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Utah had the largest Asian population? South Salt Lake took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Utah for 2026. 11.67% of South Salt Lake identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Utah 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 Utah or the most diverse places in Utah.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Utah For 2026
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Population: 26,352
% Asian: 11.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,076
More on South Salt Lake: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 50,278
% Asian: 6.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,114
More on Draper: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 138,437
% Asian: 5.33%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,383
More on West Valley City: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 58,678
% Asian: 5.12%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,003
More on Taylorsville: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 50,188
% Asian: 4.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,505
More on Murray: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 208,007
% Asian: 4.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,257
More on Salt Lake City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 82,686
% Asian: 4.92%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,067
More on South Jordan: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 23,474
% Asian: 4.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,116
More on North Salt Lake: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 35,989
% Asian: 4.48%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,611
More on Midvale: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 11,217
% Asian: 4.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 485
More on Pleasant View: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Utah With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Utah.
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 82 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 11.7% 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. South Salt Lake took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Nephi was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Utah with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Utah 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 Utah
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Utah according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Utah are South Salt Lake, Draper, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, Salt Lake City, South Jordan, North Salt Lake, Midvale, and Pleasant View.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Utah:
- Nephi
- Enoch
- Providence
For more Utah reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Utah
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | South Salt Lake | 26,352 | 3,076 | 11.67% |
| 2 | Draper | 50,278 | 3,114 | 6.19% |
| 3 | West Valley City | 138,437 | 7,383 | 5.33% |
| 4 | Taylorsville | 58,678 | 3,003 | 5.12% |
| 5 | Murray | 50,188 | 2,505 | 4.99% |
| 6 | Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 10,257 | 4.93% |
| 7 | South Jordan | 82,686 | 4,067 | 4.92% |
| 8 | North Salt Lake | 23,474 | 1,116 | 4.75% |
| 9 | Midvale | 35,989 | 1,611 | 4.48% |
| 10 | Pleasant View | 11,217 | 485 | 4.32% |
| 11 | Sandy | 94,291 | 3,437 | 3.65% |
| 12 | Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 1,192 | 3.63% |
| 13 | West Jordan | 116,692 | 3,913 | 3.35% |
| 14 | Logan | 54,907 | 1,746 | 3.18% |
| 15 | Clinton | 23,612 | 749 | 3.17% |
| 16 | Holladay | 31,099 | 980 | 3.15% |
| 17 | Clearfield | 33,523 | 925 | 2.76% |
| 18 | Lehi | 85,173 | 2,162 | 2.54% |
| 19 | Lindon | 11,765 | 296 | 2.52% |
| 20 | Santa Clara | 8,152 | 201 | 2.47% |
| 21 | North Logan | 11,460 | 281 | 2.45% |
| 22 | Park City | 8,362 | 190 | 2.27% |
| 23 | Provo | 114,766 | 2,513 | 2.19% |
| 24 | Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | 826 | 2.18% |
| 25 | West Haven | 21,563 | 436 | 2.02% |
| 26 | Orem | 97,182 | 1,960 | 2.02% |
| 27 | Herriman | 59,346 | 1,186 | 2.0% |
| 28 | Riverton | 45,457 | 887 | 1.95% |
| 29 | Syracuse | 35,488 | 686 | 1.93% |
| 30 | Layton | 83,286 | 1,562 | 1.88% |
| 31 | Riverdale | 9,279 | 168 | 1.81% |
| 32 | Cedar City | 38,524 | 688 | 1.79% |
| 33 | Farr West | 7,952 | 142 | 1.79% |
| 34 | Roy | 38,993 | 689 | 1.77% |
| 35 | West Point | 11,929 | 199 | 1.67% |
| 36 | Highland | 20,119 | 333 | 1.66% |
| 37 | American Fork | 37,109 | 578 | 1.56% |
| 38 | South Weber | 8,115 | 126 | 1.55% |
| 39 | Kaysville | 33,053 | 501 | 1.52% |
| 40 | Centerville | 16,679 | 250 | 1.5% |
| 41 | Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | 706 | 1.46% |
| 42 | Farmington | 25,389 | 361 | 1.42% |
| 43 | Alpine | 10,392 | 146 | 1.4% |
| 44 | North Ogden | 21,947 | 307 | 1.4% |
| 45 | Ogden | 87,413 | 1,187 | 1.36% |
| 46 | St. George | 101,995 | 1,340 | 1.31% |
| 47 | Heber | 18,015 | 236 | 1.31% |
| 48 | Hurricane | 22,771 | 264 | 1.16% |
| 49 | Ephraim | 5,949 | 68 | 1.14% |
| 50 | Springville | 35,849 | 401 | 1.12% |
| 51 | Cedar Hills | 9,950 | 110 | 1.11% |
| 52 | Grantsville | 14,341 | 156 | 1.09% |
| 53 | Plain City | 8,396 | 83 | 0.99% |
| 54 | Ivins | 9,998 | 89 | 0.89% |
| 55 | Woods Cross | 11,531 | 93 | 0.81% |
| 56 | Bountiful | 45,023 | 351 | 0.78% |
| 57 | Roosevelt | 7,078 | 55 | 0.78% |
| 58 | South Ogden | 17,650 | 129 | 0.73% |
| 59 | Mapleton | 13,114 | 88 | 0.67% |
| 60 | Washington | 32,348 | 217 | 0.67% |
| 61 | Bluffdale | 18,797 | 123 | 0.65% |
| 62 | Tooele | 38,405 | 189 | 0.49% |
| 63 | Washington Terrace | 9,182 | 44 | 0.48% |
| 64 | Tremonton | 11,477 | 54 | 0.47% |
| 65 | Price | 8,248 | 34 | 0.41% |
| 66 | Brigham City | 19,992 | 82 | 0.41% |
| 67 | Smithfield | 14,408 | 54 | 0.37% |
| 68 | Spanish Fork | 44,946 | 167 | 0.37% |
| 69 | Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | 179 | 0.34% |
| 70 | Richfield | 8,224 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 71 | Santaquin | 16,436 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 72 | Harrisville | 6,935 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 73 | Hooper | 9,338 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 74 | Payson | 23,039 | 39 | 0.17% |
| 75 | Salem | 10,324 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 76 | Vernal | 10,392 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 77 | Hyrum | 10,401 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 78 | Sunset | 5,587 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 79 | West Bountiful | 5,915 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 80 | Providence | 8,947 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 81 | Enoch | 8,144 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 82 | Nephi | 6,885 | 0 | 0.0% |