Most Asian cities in Arizona research summary. We analyzed Arizona’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Arizona based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Arizona is Chandler based on the most recent Census data.
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Chandler is 11.73% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Arizona is Winslow.
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Winslow is 0.0% Asian.
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Arizona is 3.3% Asian.
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Arizona is the 20th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Arizona with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Arizona had the largest Asian population? Chandler took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Arizona for 2024. 11.73% of Chandler identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Arizona 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 Arizona or the most diverse places in Arizona.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Arizona For 2024
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Population: 275,618
% Asian: 11.73%
# Of Asian Residents: 32,322
More on Chandler: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 181,005
% Asian: 8.8%
# Of Asian Residents: 15,929
More on Tempe: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 267,267
% Asian: 5.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,001
More on Gilbert: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,794
% Asian: 5.96%
# Of Asian Residents: 405
More on Litchfield Park: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 191,292
% Asian: 5.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,334
More on Peoria: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 240,537
% Asian: 5.14%
# Of Asian Residents: 12,367
More on Scottsdale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 248,083
% Asian: 4.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,390
More on Glendale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 45,212
% Asian: 3.88%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,753
More on Sierra Vista: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 52,542
% Asian: 3.7%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,946
More on Marana: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 47,053
% Asian: 3.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,695
More on Oro Valley: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Arizona With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Arizona.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 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 54 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 11.7% 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. Chandler took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Winslow was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Arizona with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Arizona 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 Arizona
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Arizona according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Arizona are Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Scottsdale, Glendale, Sierra Vista, Marana, and Oro Valley.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Arizona:
- Winslow
- Snowflake
- Tolleson
For more Arizona reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Arizona
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Chandler | 275,618 | 32,322 | 11.73% |
| 2 | Tempe | 181,005 | 15,929 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Gilbert | 267,267 | 16,001 | 5.99% |
| 4 | Litchfield Park | 6,794 | 405 | 5.96% |
| 5 | Peoria | 191,292 | 10,334 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Scottsdale | 240,537 | 12,367 | 5.14% |
| 7 | Glendale | 248,083 | 10,390 | 4.19% |
| 8 | Sierra Vista | 45,212 | 1,753 | 3.88% |
| 9 | Marana | 52,542 | 1,946 | 3.7% |
| 10 | Oro Valley | 47,053 | 1,695 | 3.6% |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1,609,456 | 57,596 | 3.58% |
| 12 | Goodyear | 97,542 | 3,303 | 3.39% |
| 13 | Sedona | 9,739 | 314 | 3.22% |
| 14 | Paradise Valley | 12,672 | 403 | 3.18% |
| 15 | Tucson | 541,033 | 16,676 | 3.08% |
| 16 | Avondale | 89,214 | 2,557 | 2.87% |
| 17 | Queen Creek | 61,788 | 1,704 | 2.76% |
| 18 | Flagstaff | 76,177 | 2,078 | 2.73% |
| 19 | Maricopa | 59,605 | 1,559 | 2.62% |
| 20 | Surprise | 145,591 | 3,552 | 2.44% |
| 21 | Fountain Hills | 23,739 | 534 | 2.25% |
| 22 | Mesa | 503,390 | 11,007 | 2.19% |
| 23 | Yuma | 96,314 | 1,837 | 1.91% |
| 24 | Prescott | 46,054 | 809 | 1.76% |
| 25 | Globe | 7,230 | 120 | 1.66% |
| 26 | Bullhead City | 41,593 | 684 | 1.64% |
| 27 | Casa Grande | 55,186 | 893 | 1.62% |
| 28 | Kingman | 33,052 | 524 | 1.59% |
| 29 | Apache Junction | 38,855 | 560 | 1.44% |
| 30 | Eloy | 16,075 | 229 | 1.42% |
| 31 | El Mirage | 35,652 | 412 | 1.16% |
| 32 | Payson | 16,363 | 189 | 1.16% |
| 33 | Guadalupe | 5,335 | 57 | 1.07% |
| 34 | Prescott Valley | 47,015 | 458 | 0.97% |
| 35 | Youn | 6,980 | 61 | 0.87% |
| 36 | Sahuarita | 34,238 | 274 | 0.8% |
| 37 | Lake Havasu City | 57,294 | 448 | 0.78% |
| 38 | Show Low | 11,767 | 82 | 0.7% |
| 39 | Safford | 10,112 | 70 | 0.69% |
| 40 | Florence | 25,783 | 168 | 0.65% |
| 41 | Wickenburg | 7,600 | 49 | 0.64% |
| 42 | Benson | 5,318 | 31 | 0.58% |
| 43 | Chino Valley | 13,120 | 56 | 0.43% |
| 44 | Camp Verde | 12,132 | 47 | 0.39% |
| 45 | Cottonwood | 12,314 | 42 | 0.34% |
| 46 | Coolidge | 14,175 | 40 | 0.28% |
| 47 | Page | 7,444 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 48 | Douglas | 16,301 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 49 | San Luis | 35,189 | 38 | 0.11% |
| 50 | Nogales | 19,761 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 51 | Somerton | 14,278 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 52 | Tolleson | 7,221 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 53 | Snowflake | 6,192 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 54 | Winslow | 8,943 | 0 | 0.0% |