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.
3.8% Asian · #1 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Harrison County, West Virginia
Bridgeport is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 8,149 at the 2010 census.
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3.7% Asian · #2 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Monongalia County, West Virginia
Morgantown is a city in and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, situated along the banks of the Monongahela River. With a permanent population of 31,073 per the 2015 U.S. Census estimates, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia. The Morgantown metropolitan area has a population of 138,176, and is the 3rd largest in West Virginia. West Virginia University adds several thousand seasonal residents to the city and surrounding area from September through May. Morgantown is best known as the home of West Virginia University and the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit system.
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2.7% Asian · #3 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Beckley is a city in and the county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It was founded on April 4, 1838. Beckley was named in honor of John James Beckley, who was the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress. It was founded by his son Alfred Beckley. The current mayor is Rob Rappold
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2.6% Asian · #4 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Kanawha County, West Virginia
Charleston is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of West Virginia, and the county seat of Kanawha County. It is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers. As of the 2013 Census Estimate, it had a population of 50,821, while its metropolitan area had 224,743. It is a center of government, commerce, and industry.
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1.8% Asian · #5 most Asian in West Virginia
Charles Town, officially the City of Charles Town, is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, and is also the county seat. The population was 5,259 at the 2010 United States Census.
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1.7% Asian · #6 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Upshur County, West Virginia
Buckhannon is the only incorporated city in, and the county seat of, Upshur County, West Virginia, United States, and is located along the Buckhannon River. The population was 5,639 at the 2010 census. Buckhannon is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College and the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, held annually on the third week of May. The city is located 115 miles northeast from the capital city of Charleston and 140 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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1.5% Asian · #7 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Kanawha County, West Virginia
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1.3% Asian · #8 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Hancock County, West Virginia
Weirton is a city in Brooke and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located primarily in Hancock County, the city lies in the northern portions of the state’s Northern Panhandle region. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 19,746. It is a principal city within the Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 124,454 residents, and by extension part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area.
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1.2% Asian · #9 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Wayne County, West Virginia
Huntington is a city in Cabell County and Wayne County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the county seat of Cabell County, and largest city in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, sometimes referred to as the Tri-State Area. A historic and bustling city of commerce and heavy industry, Huntington has long-flourished due to its ideal location on the Ohio River at the mouth of the Guyandotte River. It is home to the Port of Huntington Tri-State, the busiest inland port in the United States.
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1.2% Asian · #10 most Asian in West Virginia
Located in
Putnam County, West Virginia
Hurricane is a city in Putnam County, West Virginia, in the United States. The population was 6,284 at the 2010 census.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In West Virginia With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
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 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 25 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.8% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher percentage being more Asian. Bridgeport took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Elkins was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in West Virginia with the largest Asian population.
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Cities In West Virginia By Asian Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | 9,252 | 348 | 3.8% |
| 2 | Morgantown | 30,236 | 1,130 | 3.7% |
| 3 | Beckley | 16,818 | 446 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Charleston | 47,421 | 1,233 | 2.6% |
| 5 | Charles Town | 7,337 | 131 | 1.8% |
| 6 | Buckhannon | 5,116 | 88 | 1.7% |
| 7 | South Charleston | 13,457 | 202 | 1.5% |
| 8 | Weirton | 18,647 | 235 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Huntington | 45,787 | 565 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Hurricane | 6,855 | 83 | 1.2% |
| 11 | Fairmont | 18,221 | 177 | 1.0% |
| 12 | Dunbar | 7,254 | 61 | 0.8% |
| 13 | Vienna | 10,518 | 88 | 0.8% |
| 14 | Bluefield | 9,387 | 56 | 0.6% |
| 15 | Parkersburg | 29,240 | 166 | 0.6% |
| 16 | Clarksburg | 15,549 | 79 | 0.5% |
| 17 | Wheeling | 26,350 | 95 | 0.4% |
| 18 | Martinsburg | 18,904 | 59 | 0.3% |
| 19 | Oak Hill | 7,937 | 21 | 0.3% |
| 20 | New Martinsville | 5,133 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 21 | Princeton | 5,736 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 23 | Nitro | 6,853 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 23 | St. Albans | 10,522 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 23 | Moundsville | 7,869 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 23 | Elkins | 6,811 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 25 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
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 Bridgeport, Morgantown, Beckley, Charleston, Charles Town, Buckhannon, South Charleston, Weirton, Huntington, and Hurricane. Not sold on West Virginia? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Asian Cities In West Virginia FAQs
What is the most Asian city in West Virginia?
Bridgeport is the most Asian city in West Virginia for 2026, at 3.8% of residents. Morgantown and Beckley are next.
What cities in West Virginia have the largest Asian population?
The West Virginia cities with the largest Asian population shares are Bridgeport, Morgantown, Beckley, Charleston, Charles Town, Buckhannon, South Charleston, Weirton, Huntington, and Hurricane. We ranked all 25 places with more than 5,000 residents.
What percent of Bridgeport is Asian?
Asian residents make up 3.8% of Bridgeport, the highest share of the 25 West Virginia places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Asian city in West Virginia?
Elkins is the least Asian city in West Virginia, at 0.0%. 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 West Virginia place with more than 5,000 residents.
