Most Asian cities in Virginia research summary. We analyzed Virginia’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Virginia based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Virginia is Fairfax based on the most recent Census data.
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Fairfax is 18.05% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Virginia is Marion.
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Marion is 0.0% Asian.
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Virginia is 6.8% Asian.
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Virginia is the 8th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Virginia with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Virginia had the largest Asian population? Fairfax took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Virginia for 2025. 18.05% of Fairfax identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Virginia 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 Virginia or the most diverse places in Virginia.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Virginia For 2025
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Population: 24,478
% Asian: 18.05%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,419
More on Fairfax: Data
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Population: 24,529
% Asian: 14.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,677
More on Herndon: Data
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Population: 16,369
% Asian: 13.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,183
More on Vienna: Data
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Population: 45,288
% Asian: 10.81%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,896
More on Blacksburg: Data
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Population: 16,923
% Asian: 10.55%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,786
More on Manassas Park: Data
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Population: 48,788
% Asian: 10.38%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,062
More on Leesburg: Data
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Population: 14,593
% Asian: 9.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,339
More on Falls Church: Data
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Population: 457,066
% Asian: 7.04%
# Of Asian Residents: 32,159
More on Virginia Beach: Data
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Population: 45,863
% Asian: 7.0%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,209
More on Charlottesville: Data
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Population: 15,564
% Asian: 6.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,050
More on Williamsburg: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Virginia With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Virginia.
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 60 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 18.1% 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. Fairfax took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Marion was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Virginia with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Virginia 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 Virginia
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Virginia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Virginia are Fairfax, Herndon, Vienna, Blacksburg, Manassas Park, Leesburg, Falls Church, Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, and Williamsburg.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Virginia:
- Marion
- Galax
- Bristol
For more Virginia reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Virginia
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Fairfax | 24,478 | 4,419 | 18.05% |
| 2 | Herndon | 24,529 | 3,677 | 14.99% |
| 3 | Vienna | 16,369 | 2,183 | 13.34% |
| 4 | Blacksburg | 45,288 | 4,896 | 10.81% |
| 5 | Manassas Park | 16,923 | 1,786 | 10.55% |
| 6 | Leesburg | 48,788 | 5,062 | 10.38% |
| 7 | Falls Church | 14,593 | 1,339 | 9.18% |
| 8 | Virginia Beach | 457,066 | 32,159 | 7.04% |
| 9 | Charlottesville | 45,863 | 3,209 | 7.0% |
| 10 | Williamsburg | 15,564 | 1,050 | 6.75% |
| 11 | Alexandria | 156,788 | 9,780 | 6.24% |
| 12 | Manassas | 42,674 | 2,357 | 5.52% |
| 13 | Christiansburg | 22,820 | 884 | 3.87% |
| 14 | Fredericksburg | 28,383 | 1,053 | 3.71% |
| 15 | Chesapeake | 251,153 | 9,290 | 3.7% |
| 16 | Norfolk | 235,037 | 8,541 | 3.63% |
| 17 | Colonial Heights | 18,210 | 625 | 3.43% |
| 18 | Newport News | 184,774 | 6,069 | 3.28% |
| 19 | Lexington | 7,420 | 238 | 3.21% |
| 20 | Harrisonburg | 51,492 | 1,650 | 3.2% |
| 21 | Roanoke | 98,677 | 3,087 | 3.13% |
| 22 | Purcellville | 8,974 | 273 | 3.04% |
| 23 | Warrenton | 10,151 | 246 | 2.42% |
| 24 | Winchester | 27,981 | 647 | 2.31% |
| 25 | Franklin | 8,212 | 188 | 2.29% |
| 26 | Wytheville | 8,224 | 185 | 2.25% |
| 27 | Radford | 16,505 | 367 | 2.22% |
| 28 | Culpeper | 20,437 | 450 | 2.2% |
| 29 | Hampton | 137,334 | 2,997 | 2.18% |
| 30 | Lynchburg | 79,255 | 1,709 | 2.16% |
| 31 | Richmond | 227,595 | 4,703 | 2.07% |
| 32 | Salem | 25,477 | 495 | 1.94% |
| 33 | Suffolk | 96,638 | 1,829 | 1.89% |
| 34 | Front Royal | 15,152 | 285 | 1.88% |
| 35 | Richlands | 5,188 | 96 | 1.85% |
| 36 | Poquoson | 12,556 | 225 | 1.79% |
| 37 | Waynesboro | 22,574 | 397 | 1.76% |
| 38 | Ashland | 7,667 | 131 | 1.71% |
| 39 | Abingdon | 8,332 | 139 | 1.67% |
| 40 | Bluefield | 5,016 | 78 | 1.56% |
| 41 | Farmville | 7,613 | 118 | 1.55% |
| 42 | Staunton | 25,765 | 393 | 1.53% |
| 43 | South Boston | 7,896 | 115 | 1.46% |
| 44 | Portsmouth | 97,299 | 1,404 | 1.44% |
| 45 | Danville | 42,239 | 570 | 1.35% |
| 46 | Petersburg | 33,365 | 412 | 1.23% |
| 47 | Covington | 5,671 | 67 | 1.18% |
| 48 | Hopewell | 22,944 | 261 | 1.14% |
| 49 | Martinsville | 13,584 | 153 | 1.13% |
| 50 | Big Stone Gap | 5,193 | 56 | 1.08% |
| 51 | Pulaski | 8,937 | 95 | 1.06% |
| 52 | Strasburg | 7,162 | 72 | 1.01% |
| 53 | Bridgewater | 6,650 | 58 | 0.87% |
| 54 | Emporia | 5,633 | 33 | 0.59% |
| 55 | Buena Vista | 6,612 | 37 | 0.56% |
| 56 | Vinton | 8,038 | 43 | 0.53% |
| 57 | Smithfield | 8,729 | 44 | 0.5% |
| 58 | Bristol | 17,024 | 56 | 0.33% |
| 59 | Galax | 6,698 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 60 | Marion | 5,694 | 0 | 0.0% |