Most Asian cities in Washington research summary. We analyzed Washington’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Washington based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Washington is Bellevue based on the most recent Census data.
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Bellevue is 40.87% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Washington is Grandview.
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Grandview is 0.19% Asian.
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Washington is 9.3% Asian.
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Washington is the 4th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Washington with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Washington had the largest Asian population? Bellevue took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Washington for 2025. 40.87% of Bellevue identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Washington 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 Washington or the most diverse places in Washington.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Washington For 2025
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Population: 151,199
% Asian: 40.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 61,797
More on Bellevue: Data
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Population: 12,945
% Asian: 39.54%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,118
More on Newcastle: Data
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Population: 75,721
% Asian: 39.09%
# Of Asian Residents: 29,598
More on Redmond: Data
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Population: 66,375
% Asian: 36.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 24,296
More on Sammamish: Data
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Population: 39,472
% Asian: 27.64%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,912
More on Issaquah: Data
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Population: 105,279
% Asian: 25.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 27,156
More on Renton: Data
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Population: 21,479
% Asian: 22.92%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,923
More on Tukwila: Data
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Population: 135,015
% Asian: 22.23%
# Of Asian Residents: 30,010
More on Kent: Data
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Population: 25,282
% Asian: 22.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,609
More on Mercer Island: Data
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Population: 20,846
% Asian: 20.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,289
More on Mill Creek: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Washington With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Washington.
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 6,000 people. That left us with 115 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 40.9% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Bellevue took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Grandview was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Washington with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Washington 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 Washington
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Washington according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Washington are Bellevue, Newcastle, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Mercer Island, and Mill Creek.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Washington:
- Grandview
- Ephrata
- Woodland
For more Washington reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Washington
Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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1 | Bellevue | 151,199 | 61,797 | 40.87% |
2 | Newcastle | 12,945 | 5,118 | 39.54% |
3 | Redmond | 75,721 | 29,598 | 39.09% |
4 | Sammamish | 66,375 | 24,296 | 36.6% |
5 | Issaquah | 39,472 | 10,912 | 27.64% |
6 | Renton | 105,279 | 27,156 | 25.79% |
7 | Tukwila | 21,479 | 4,923 | 22.92% |
8 | Kent | 135,015 | 30,010 | 22.23% |
9 | Mercer Island | 25,282 | 5,609 | 22.19% |
10 | Mill Creek | 20,846 | 4,289 | 20.57% |
11 | Mukilteo | 21,312 | 4,264 | 20.01% |
12 | Lynnwood | 40,953 | 7,904 | 19.3% |
13 | Bothell | 48,610 | 9,276 | 19.08% |
14 | Kirkland | 91,614 | 16,265 | 17.75% |
15 | Woodinville | 13,440 | 2,360 | 17.56% |
16 | Seattle | 741,440 | 126,161 | 17.02% |
17 | Fife | 10,902 | 1,770 | 16.24% |
18 | Seatac | 31,143 | 4,927 | 15.82% |
19 | Burien | 51,331 | 7,687 | 14.98% |
20 | Snoqualmie | 13,750 | 2,055 | 14.95% |
21 | Kenmore | 23,594 | 3,473 | 14.72% |
22 | Shoreline | 59,280 | 8,713 | 14.7% |
23 | Federal Way | 99,232 | 14,327 | 14.44% |
24 | Dupont | 9,952 | 1,430 | 14.37% |
25 | Duvall | 8,279 | 1,144 | 13.82% |
26 | Covington | 20,957 | 2,728 | 13.02% |
27 | Maple Valley | 28,121 | 3,487 | 12.4% |
28 | Des Moines | 32,545 | 3,921 | 12.05% |
29 | Auburn | 85,455 | 9,964 | 11.66% |
30 | Lake Forest Park | 13,356 | 1,496 | 11.2% |
31 | Camas | 26,779 | 2,945 | 11.0% |
32 | University Place | 34,850 | 3,724 | 10.69% |
33 | Pullman | 31,939 | 3,385 | 10.6% |
34 | Mountlake Terrace | 21,419 | 2,202 | 10.28% |
35 | Edmonds | 42,783 | 4,378 | 10.23% |
36 | Everett | 111,083 | 11,103 | 10.0% |
37 | Lacey | 57,088 | 5,662 | 9.92% |
38 | Brier | 6,507 | 617 | 9.48% |
39 | Oak Harbor | 24,396 | 2,247 | 9.21% |
40 | Fircrest | 7,082 | 634 | 8.95% |
41 | Tacoma | 220,482 | 19,031 | 8.63% |
42 | Pacific | 7,064 | 560 | 7.93% |
43 | Lake Stevens | 39,500 | 3,028 | 7.67% |
44 | Marysville | 71,570 | 5,363 | 7.49% |
45 | Monroe | 19,696 | 1,457 | 7.4% |
46 | Lakewood | 63,034 | 4,568 | 7.25% |
47 | Ferndale | 15,447 | 1,119 | 7.24% |
48 | Milton | 8,747 | 602 | 6.88% |
49 | Olympia | 55,583 | 3,622 | 6.52% |
50 | Puyallup | 42,642 | 2,610 | 6.12% |
51 | Edgewood | 12,683 | 766 | 6.04% |
52 | Richland | 61,912 | 3,607 | 5.83% |
53 | Airway Heights | 10,766 | 607 | 5.64% |
54 | North Bend | 7,745 | 423 | 5.46% |
55 | Arlington | 20,599 | 1,125 | 5.46% |
56 | Bellingham | 92,367 | 4,995 | 5.41% |
57 | Bremerton | 44,531 | 2,366 | 5.31% |
58 | Vancouver | 192,696 | 10,091 | 5.24% |
59 | Normandy Park | 6,659 | 334 | 5.02% |
60 | Steilacoom | 6,683 | 328 | 4.91% |
61 | Sequim | 8,130 | 358 | 4.4% |
62 | Tumwater | 26,519 | 1,120 | 4.22% |
63 | Union Gap | 6,511 | 266 | 4.09% |
64 | Bonney Lake | 22,776 | 927 | 4.07% |
65 | Port Orchard | 16,398 | 656 | 4.0% |
66 | Bainbridge Island | 24,607 | 968 | 3.93% |
67 | Snohomish | 10,177 | 371 | 3.65% |
68 | Gig Harbor | 12,202 | 383 | 3.14% |
69 | Mount Vernon | 35,312 | 1,099 | 3.11% |
70 | Ellensburg | 18,913 | 586 | 3.1% |
71 | Ocean Shores | 7,076 | 210 | 2.97% |
72 | Clarkston | 7,240 | 208 | 2.87% |
73 | Sedro-Woolley | 12,633 | 361 | 2.86% |
74 | Spokane | 229,228 | 6,440 | 2.81% |
75 | College Place | 9,828 | 275 | 2.8% |
76 | Poulsbo | 11,962 | 328 | 2.74% |
77 | Selah | 8,301 | 209 | 2.52% |
78 | Walla Walla | 33,766 | 776 | 2.3% |
79 | Prosser | 6,213 | 142 | 2.29% |
80 | West Richland | 17,126 | 385 | 2.25% |
81 | Cheney | 12,830 | 270 | 2.1% |
82 | Burlington | 9,637 | 201 | 2.09% |
83 | Lynden | 16,025 | 333 | 2.08% |
84 | Washougal | 16,945 | 323 | 1.91% |
85 | Kennewick | 84,389 | 1,599 | 1.89% |
86 | Stanwood | 8,351 | 150 | 1.8% |
87 | Longview | 37,836 | 678 | 1.79% |
88 | Orting | 8,957 | 153 | 1.71% |
89 | Pasco | 78,446 | 1,323 | 1.69% |
90 | Anacortes | 17,837 | 297 | 1.67% |
91 | Spokane Valley | 105,460 | 1,678 | 1.59% |
92 | Enumclaw | 12,663 | 201 | 1.59% |
93 | Hoquiam | 8,792 | 127 | 1.44% |
94 | Yakima | 96,810 | 1,372 | 1.42% |
95 | Aberdeen | 17,040 | 211 | 1.24% |
96 | Centralia | 18,457 | 225 | 1.22% |
97 | Battle Ground | 21,293 | 251 | 1.18% |
98 | Liberty Lake | 12,435 | 130 | 1.05% |
99 | Shelton | 10,619 | 109 | 1.03% |
100 | Quincy | 7,922 | 81 | 1.02% |
101 | Toppenish | 8,746 | 87 | 0.99% |
102 | Moses Lake | 25,594 | 247 | 0.97% |
103 | Yelm | 10,618 | 98 | 0.92% |
104 | Port Angeles | 20,087 | 185 | 0.92% |
105 | Sumner | 10,674 | 96 | 0.9% |
106 | Othello | 8,699 | 77 | 0.89% |
107 | East Wenatchee | 14,114 | 119 | 0.84% |
108 | Kelso | 12,697 | 104 | 0.82% |
109 | Port Townsend | 10,290 | 84 | 0.82% |
110 | Wenatchee | 35,502 | 284 | 0.8% |
111 | Sunnyside | 16,329 | 108 | 0.66% |
112 | Chehalis | 7,536 | 42 | 0.56% |
113 | Woodland | 6,513 | 21 | 0.32% |
114 | Ephrata | 8,493 | 25 | 0.29% |
115 | Grandview | 11,042 | 21 | 0.19% |