Most Asian cities in Indiana research summary. We analyzed Indiana’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Indiana based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Indiana is West Lafayette based on the most recent Census data.
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West Lafayette is 21.05% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Indiana is Alexandria.
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Alexandria is 0.0% Asian.
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Indiana is 2.5% Asian.
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Indiana is the 29th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Indiana with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Indiana had the largest Asian population? West Lafayette took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Indiana for 2024. 21.05% of West Lafayette identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Indiana 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 Indiana or the most diverse places in Indiana.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Indiana For 2024
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Population: 44,861
% Asian: 21.05%
# Of Asian Residents: 9,441
More on West Lafayette: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 50,896
% Asian: 12.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,450
More on Columbus: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 99,453
% Asian: 11.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 11,276
More on Carmel: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 79,006
% Asian: 10.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 8,302
More on Bloomington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 63,579
% Asian: 6.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,241
More on Greenwood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 23,731
% Asian: 6.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,557
More on Munster: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 35,078
% Asian: 6.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,263
More on Plainfield: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 264,514
% Asian: 5.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 14,745
More on Fort Wayne: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,865
% Asian: 5.53%
# Of Asian Residents: 546
More on Greencastle: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 30,832
% Asian: 4.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,464
More on Zionsville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Indiana With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Indiana.
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 113 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 21.0% 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. West Lafayette took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Alexandria was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Indiana with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Indiana 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 Indiana
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Indiana according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Indiana are West Lafayette, Columbus, Carmel, Bloomington, Greenwood, Munster, Plainfield, Fort Wayne, Greencastle, and Zionsville.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Indiana:
- Alexandria
- Lowell
- New Whiteland
For more Indiana reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Indiana
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Indiana
- Best Places To Retire In Indiana
Table: Asian Population By City In Indiana
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lafayette | 44,861 | 9,441 | 21.05% |
| 2 | Columbus | 50,896 | 6,450 | 12.67% |
| 3 | Carmel | 99,453 | 11,276 | 11.34% |
| 4 | Bloomington | 79,006 | 8,302 | 10.51% |
| 5 | Greenwood | 63,579 | 4,241 | 6.67% |
| 6 | Munster | 23,731 | 1,557 | 6.56% |
| 7 | Plainfield | 35,078 | 2,263 | 6.45% |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | 264,514 | 14,745 | 5.57% |
| 9 | Greencastle | 9,865 | 546 | 5.53% |
| 10 | Zionsville | 30,832 | 1,464 | 4.75% |
| 11 | Warsaw | 16,473 | 739 | 4.49% |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 882,006 | 36,089 | 4.09% |
| 13 | Avon | 21,783 | 760 | 3.49% |
| 14 | Schererville | 29,573 | 1,021 | 3.45% |
| 15 | Valparaiso | 33,991 | 1,140 | 3.35% |
| 16 | Seymour | 21,373 | 710 | 3.32% |
| 17 | Noblesville | 70,442 | 1,977 | 2.81% |
| 18 | Chesterton | 14,191 | 368 | 2.59% |
| 19 | Mishawaka | 50,899 | 1,277 | 2.51% |
| 20 | Sellersburg | 9,948 | 236 | 2.37% |
| 21 | Lafayette | 70,828 | 1,667 | 2.35% |
| 22 | Terre Haute | 58,599 | 1,374 | 2.34% |
| 23 | Griffith | 16,182 | 362 | 2.24% |
| 24 | Kendallville | 10,176 | 227 | 2.23% |
| 25 | Highland | 23,794 | 515 | 2.16% |
| 26 | Yor | 11,560 | 250 | 2.16% |
| 27 | Muncie | 65,167 | 1,356 | 2.08% |
| 28 | Dyer | 16,407 | 337 | 2.05% |
| 29 | South Bend | 103,084 | 2,075 | 2.01% |
| 30 | Hobart | 29,573 | 586 | 1.98% |
| 31 | Shelbyville | 19,678 | 373 | 1.9% |
| 32 | Logansport | 18,166 | 322 | 1.77% |
| 33 | Greenfield | 23,669 | 417 | 1.76% |
| 34 | Richmond | 35,642 | 619 | 1.74% |
| 35 | Vincennes | 16,715 | 281 | 1.68% |
| 36 | St. John | 20,727 | 348 | 1.68% |
| 37 | Kokomo | 59,534 | 981 | 1.65% |
| 38 | Lake Station | 13,352 | 211 | 1.58% |
| 39 | Franklin | 26,073 | 368 | 1.41% |
| 40 | Lawrence | 49,218 | 690 | 1.4% |
| 41 | Batesville | 7,052 | 98 | 1.39% |
| 42 | Madison | 12,301 | 170 | 1.38% |
| 43 | Gas City | 6,099 | 84 | 1.38% |
| 44 | Tell City | 7,470 | 101 | 1.35% |
| 45 | Jeffersonville | 49,771 | 663 | 1.33% |
| 46 | New Haven | 15,552 | 204 | 1.31% |
| 47 | Jasper | 16,488 | 216 | 1.31% |
| 48 | Huntington | 17,017 | 221 | 1.3% |
| 49 | Beech Grove | 15,181 | 193 | 1.27% |
| 50 | Brownsburg | 29,379 | 344 | 1.17% |
| 51 | Greensburg | 11,431 | 133 | 1.16% |
| 52 | Evansville | 116,906 | 1,353 | 1.16% |
| 53 | Nappanee | 7,276 | 83 | 1.14% |
| 54 | New Albany | 37,598 | 407 | 1.08% |
| 55 | Goshen | 34,704 | 371 | 1.07% |
| 56 | Crown Point | 33,735 | 344 | 1.02% |
| 57 | Hammond | 77,390 | 776 | 1.0% |
| 58 | Marion | 27,528 | 263 | 0.96% |
| 59 | Merrillville | 36,214 | 335 | 0.93% |
| 60 | Portage | 37,737 | 341 | 0.9% |
| 61 | Portland | 6,432 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 62 | Garrett | 6,434 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 63 | New Castle | 17,413 | 141 | 0.81% |
| 64 | Bedford | 13,802 | 111 | 0.8% |
| 65 | Martinsville | 11,916 | 93 | 0.78% |
| 66 | Elkhart | 53,785 | 398 | 0.74% |
| 67 | Clarksville | 22,087 | 157 | 0.71% |
| 68 | Danville | 10,842 | 77 | 0.71% |
| 69 | Anderson | 55,011 | 385 | 0.7% |
| 70 | Princeton | 8,344 | 57 | 0.68% |
| 71 | North Vernon | 6,935 | 47 | 0.68% |
| 72 | Mooresville | 9,525 | 63 | 0.66% |
| 73 | Michigan City | 31,983 | 199 | 0.62% |
| 74 | Crawfordsville | 16,335 | 87 | 0.53% |
| 75 | La Porte | 22,409 | 113 | 0.5% |
| 76 | Washington | 12,076 | 60 | 0.5% |
| 77 | Cedar Lake | 14,215 | 68 | 0.48% |
| 78 | Charlestown | 7,986 | 35 | 0.44% |
| 79 | Frankfort | 15,976 | 70 | 0.44% |
| 80 | Westville | 5,885 | 23 | 0.39% |
| 81 | Speedway | 13,646 | 53 | 0.39% |
| 82 | Ellettsville | 6,653 | 25 | 0.38% |
| 83 | Angola | 9,317 | 32 | 0.34% |
| 84 | Cumberland | 5,991 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 85 | Brazil | 8,114 | 22 | 0.27% |
| 86 | Bluffton | 10,461 | 28 | 0.27% |
| 87 | Lebanon | 17,277 | 46 | 0.27% |
| 88 | Gary | 69,136 | 182 | 0.26% |
| 89 | Rensselaer | 5,330 | 14 | 0.26% |
| 90 | Boonville | 6,670 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 91 | Wabash | 10,417 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 92 | Peru | 10,862 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 93 | Elwood | 8,339 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 94 | Plymouth | 10,369 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 95 | East Chicago | 26,363 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 96 | Salem | 6,330 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 97 | Auburn | 13,316 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 98 | Linton | 5,149 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 99 | Decatur | 9,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 100 | Tipton | 5,255 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 101 | Mount Vernon | 6,480 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 102 | Connersville | 13,395 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 103 | Columbia City | 9,478 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 104 | Hartford City | 5,789 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 105 | Scottsburg | 7,313 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 106 | Monticello | 5,488 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 107 | Rushville | 6,412 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 108 | Rochester | 6,236 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 109 | Huntingburg | 6,480 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 110 | North Manchester | 5,017 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 111 | New Whiteland | 5,591 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 112 | Lowell | 10,723 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 113 | Alexandria | 5,144 | 0 | 0.0% |