Most Asian cities in West Virginia research summary. We analyzed West Virginia’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in West Virginia based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in West Virginia is Morgantown based on the most recent Census data.
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Morgantown is 3.87% Asian.
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The least Asian city in West Virginia is Elkins.
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Elkins is 0.0% Asian.
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West Virginia is 0.7% Asian.
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West Virginia is the 50th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in West Virginia with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in West Virginia had the largest Asian population? Morgantown took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in West Virginia for 2025. 3.87% of Morgantown identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where West 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 West Virginia or the most diverse places in West Virginia.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In West Virginia For 2025
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Population: 30,273
% Asian: 3.87%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,172
More on Morgantown: Data
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Population: 9,292
% Asian: 3.25%
# Of Asian Residents: 302
More on Bridgeport: Data
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Population: 16,977
% Asian: 2.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 498
More on Beckley: Data
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Population: 47,918
% Asian: 2.68%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,282
More on Charleston: Data
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Population: 6,854
% Asian: 2.12%
# Of Asian Residents: 145
More on Charles Town: Data
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Population: 13,594
% Asian: 1.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 205
More on South Charleston: Data
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Population: 5,144
% Asian: 1.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 68
More on Buckhannon: Data
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Population: 46,189
% Asian: 1.29%
# Of Asian Residents: 596
More on Huntington: Data
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Population: 6,891
% Asian: 1.2%
# Of Asian Residents: 83
More on Hurricane: Data
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Population: 10,575
% Asian: 1.16%
# Of Asian Residents: 123
More on Vienna: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In West Virginia With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in West 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 25 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.9% 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. Morgantown took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Elkins was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in West Virginia with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in West 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 West Virginia
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across West Virginia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in West Virginia are Morgantown, Bridgeport, Beckley, Charleston, Charles Town, South Charleston, Buckhannon, Huntington, Hurricane, and Vienna.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in West Virginia:
- Elkins
- Nitro
- Moundsville
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Table: Asian Population By City In West Virginia
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Morgantown | 30,273 | 1,172 | 3.87% |
| 2 | Bridgeport | 9,292 | 302 | 3.25% |
| 3 | Beckley | 16,977 | 498 | 2.93% |
| 4 | Charleston | 47,918 | 1,282 | 2.68% |
| 5 | Charles Town | 6,854 | 145 | 2.12% |
| 6 | South Charleston | 13,594 | 205 | 1.51% |
| 7 | Buckhannon | 5,144 | 68 | 1.32% |
| 8 | Huntington | 46,189 | 596 | 1.29% |
| 9 | Hurricane | 6,891 | 83 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Vienna | 10,575 | 123 | 1.16% |
| 11 | Weirton | 18,785 | 155 | 0.83% |
| 12 | Parkersburg | 29,461 | 220 | 0.75% |
| 13 | Martinsburg | 18,805 | 137 | 0.73% |
| 14 | Princeton | 5,780 | 35 | 0.61% |
| 15 | Dunbar | 7,340 | 43 | 0.59% |
| 16 | Clarksburg | 15,829 | 84 | 0.53% |
| 17 | Fairmont | 18,303 | 96 | 0.52% |
| 18 | New Martinsville | 5,175 | 18 | 0.35% |
| 19 | Wheeling | 26,670 | 92 | 0.34% |
| 20 | Bluefield | 9,511 | 31 | 0.33% |
| 21 | St. Albans | 10,637 | 28 | 0.26% |
| 22 | Oak Hill | 8,057 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 23 | Moundsville | 7,934 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 24 | Nitro | 6,941 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 25 | Elkins | 6,875 | 0 | 0.0% |