Most Asian cities in Vermont research summary. We analyzed Vermont’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Vermont based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Vermont is Winooski based on the most recent Census data.
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Winooski is 12.78% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Vermont is St. Johnsbury.
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St. Johnsbury is 0.27% Asian.
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Vermont is 1.8% Asian.
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Vermont is the 36th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Vermont with the largest Asian population in 2026:
Which city in Vermont had the largest Asian population? Winooski took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Vermont for 2026. 12.78% of Winooski identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Vermont 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 Vermont or the most diverse places in Vermont.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Vermont For 2026
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Population: 8,293
% Asian: 12.78%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,060
More on Winooski: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 20,756
% Asian: 10.21%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,120
More on South Burlington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,220
% Asian: 6.8%
# Of Asian Residents: 491
More on Middlebury: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 44,675
% Asian: 4.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,868
More on Burlington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 8,412
% Asian: 2.64%
# Of Asian Residents: 222
More on Barre: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 6,954
% Asian: 2.53%
# Of Asian Residents: 176
More on St. Albans: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 8,014
% Asian: 1.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 140
More on Montpelier: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 9,245
% Asian: 1.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 115
More on Bennington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 7,657
% Asian: 0.89%
# Of Asian Residents: 68
More on Brattleboro: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 15,712
% Asian: 0.7%
# Of Asian Residents: 110
More on Rutland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Vermont With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Vermont.
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 11 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 12.8% to 0.3%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Winooski took the distinction of being the most Asian, while St. Johnsbury was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Vermont with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Vermont 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 Vermont
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Vermont according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Vermont are Winooski, South Burlington, Middlebury, Burlington, Barre, St. Albans, Montpelier, Bennington, Brattleboro, and Rutland.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Vermont:
- St. Johnsbury
- Rutland
- Brattleboro
For more Vermont reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Vermont
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Winooski | 8,293 | 1,060 | 12.78% |
| 2 | South Burlington | 20,756 | 2,120 | 10.21% |
| 3 | Middlebury | 7,220 | 491 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Burlington | 44,675 | 1,868 | 4.18% |
| 5 | Barre | 8,412 | 222 | 2.64% |
| 6 | St. Albans | 6,954 | 176 | 2.53% |
| 7 | Montpelier | 8,014 | 140 | 1.75% |
| 8 | Bennington | 9,245 | 115 | 1.24% |
| 9 | Brattleboro | 7,657 | 68 | 0.89% |
| 10 | Rutland | 15,712 | 110 | 0.7% |
| 11 | St. Johnsbury | 5,859 | 16 | 0.27% |