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.
12.8% Asian · #1 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Chittenden County, Vermont
Winooski is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Located on the Winooski River, as of the 2010 U.S. Census the municipal population was 7,267. The city is the most densely populated municipality in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is the smallest in area of Vermont’s nine incorporated cities. As part of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area, it is bordered by Burlington, Colchester, and South Burlington.
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10.2% Asian · #2 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Chittenden County, Vermont
South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and home to the headquarters of Ben & Jerry’s and Vermont’s largest mall, the University Mall. It is also one in the principal municipalities of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area.
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6.8% Asian · #3 most Asian in Vermont
Middlebury is the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States. The population was 8,496 at the 2010 census. Middlebury is home to Middlebury College and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History.
4.2% Asian · #4 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Chittenden County, Vermont
Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles south of the Canada-United States border and 94 miles south of Canada’s second most populous municipality, Montreal. The city’s population was 42,452 according to a 2015 U.S. census estimate. It is the least populous municipality in the United States to be the most populous incorporated area in a state.
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2.6% Asian · #5 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Washington County, Vermont
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2.5% Asian · #6 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Franklin County, Vermont
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1.7% Asian · #7 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Washington County, Vermont
Montpelier is the capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Washington County. As the site of Vermont’s state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. The population was 7,855 at the 2010 census. However, the daytime population swells to about 21,000, due to the large number of jobs within city limits. The Vermont College of Fine Arts and New England Culinary Institute are located in the municipality. It was named for Montpellier, France.
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1.2% Asian · #8 most Asian in Vermont
Bennington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. It is one of two shire towns of the county, the other being Manchester. The population is 15,431, as of 2014 US Census estimates. Bennington is the most populous town in southern Vermont, the third-largest town in Vermont and the sixth-largest municipality in the state including the cities of Burlington, Rutland, and South Burlington in the count.
0.9% Asian · #9 most Asian in Vermont
Brattleboro, originally Brattleborough, is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The most populous municipality abutting Vermont’s eastern border, Brattleboro is located about 10 miles north of the Massachusetts state line, at the confluence of Vermont’s West River and the Connecticut. In 2014, Brattleboro’s population was estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau to be 11,765.
0.7% Asian · #10 most Asian in Vermont
Located in
Rutland County, Vermont
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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 percentage being more Asian. 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.
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Cities In Vermont By Asian Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winooski | 8,293 | 1,060 | 12.8% |
| 2 | South Burlington | 20,756 | 2,120 | 10.2% |
| 3 | Middlebury | 7,220 | 491 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Burlington | 44,675 | 1,868 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Barre | 8,412 | 222 | 2.6% |
| 6 | St. Albans | 6,954 | 176 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Montpelier | 8,014 | 140 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Bennington | 9,245 | 115 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Brattleboro | 7,657 | 68 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Rutland | 15,712 | 110 | 0.7% |
| 11 | St. Johnsbury | 5,859 | 16 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 11 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
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. Not sold on Vermont? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Asian Cities In Vermont FAQs
What is the most Asian city in Vermont?
Winooski is the most Asian city in Vermont for 2026, at 12.8% of residents. South Burlington and Middlebury are next.
What cities in Vermont have the largest Asian population?
The Vermont cities with the largest Asian population shares are Winooski, South Burlington, Middlebury, Burlington, Barre, St. Albans, Montpelier, Bennington, Brattleboro, and Rutland. We ranked all 11 places with more than 5,000 residents.
What percent of Winooski is Asian?
Asian residents make up 12.8% of Winooski, the highest share of the 11 Vermont places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Asian city in Vermont?
St. Johnsbury is the least Asian city in Vermont, at 0.3%. It sits at the opposite end of the same ranking.
Where does this data come from?
Every share is calculated from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), based on residents identifying as Asian alone. We rank each Vermont place with more than 5,000 residents.
