Most Asian cities in Michigan research summary. We analyzed Michigan’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Michigan based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Michigan is Hamtramck based on the most recent Census data.
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Hamtramck is 26.05% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Michigan is Holly.
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Holly is 0.0% Asian.
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Michigan is 3.2% Asian.
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Michigan is the 2most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Michigan with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Michigan had the largest Asian population? Hamtramck took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Michigan for 2024. 26.05% of Hamtramck identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Michigan 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 Michigan or the most diverse places in Michigan.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Michigan For 2024
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Population: 27,842
% Asian: 26.05%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,253
More on Hamtramck: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 87,170
% Asian: 25.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 22,600
More on Troy: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 65,870
% Asian: 25.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,681
More on Novi: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,486
% Asian: 18.6%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,136
More on Farmington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 122,216
% Asian: 16.09%
# Of Asian Residents: 19,665
More on Ann Arbor: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 24,593
% Asian: 15.82%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,891
More on Auburn Hills: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 83,562
% Asian: 14.49%
# Of Asian Residents: 12,109
More on Farmington Hills: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 76,041
% Asian: 13.71%
# Of Asian Residents: 10,425
More on Rochester Hills: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 138,588
% Asian: 10.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 14,780
More on Warren: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 54,042
% Asian: 9.36%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,061
More on Kentwood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Michigan With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Michigan.
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 148 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 26.1% 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. Hamtramck took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Holly was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Michigan with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Michigan 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 Michigan
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Michigan according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Michigan are Hamtramck, Troy, Novi, Farmington, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Warren, and Kentwood.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Michigan:
- Holly
- Rockford
- Highland Park
For more Michigan reading, check out:
- Best Places To Retire In Michigan
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Michigan
- Best Counties To Live In Michigan
Table: Asian Population By City In Michigan
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamtramck | 27,842 | 7,253 | 26.05% |
| 2 | Troy | 87,170 | 22,600 | 25.93% |
| 3 | Novi | 65,870 | 16,681 | 25.32% |
| 4 | Farmington | 11,486 | 2,136 | 18.6% |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 122,216 | 19,665 | 16.09% |
| 6 | Auburn Hills | 24,593 | 3,891 | 15.82% |
| 7 | Farmington Hills | 83,562 | 12,109 | 14.49% |
| 8 | Rochester Hills | 76,041 | 10,425 | 13.71% |
| 9 | Warren | 138,588 | 14,780 | 10.66% |
| 10 | Kentwood | 54,042 | 5,061 | 9.36% |
| 11 | Springfield | 5,268 | 493 | 9.36% |
| 12 | East Lansing | 45,403 | 4,141 | 9.12% |
| 13 | Houghton | 8,303 | 757 | 9.12% |
| 14 | Sterling Heights | 133,744 | 11,833 | 8.85% |
| 15 | Rochester | 12,978 | 979 | 7.54% |
| 16 | Wixom | 17,007 | 1,165 | 6.85% |
| 17 | Madison Heights | 28,521 | 1,822 | 6.39% |
| 18 | Walled Lake | 7,262 | 422 | 5.81% |
| 19 | Center Line | 8,493 | 480 | 5.65% |
| 20 | Ypsilanti | 20,204 | 1,037 | 5.13% |
| 21 | Northville | 6,088 | 309 | 5.08% |
| 22 | Lansing | 112,986 | 5,574 | 4.93% |
| 23 | Battle Creek | 52,469 | 2,466 | 4.7% |
| 24 | Birmingham | 21,738 | 1,001 | 4.6% |
| 25 | St. Joseph | 7,852 | 342 | 4.36% |
| 26 | Pontiac | 61,965 | 2,455 | 3.96% |
| 27 | Beverly Hills | 10,550 | 403 | 3.82% |
| 28 | Westland | 84,806 | 3,089 | 3.64% |
| 29 | Livonia | 94,928 | 3,452 | 3.64% |
| 30 | Saline | 8,973 | 322 | 3.59% |
| 31 | Royal Oak | 58,053 | 2,033 | 3.5% |
| 32 | Walker | 25,175 | 808 | 3.21% |
| 33 | Holland | 34,186 | 1,042 | 3.05% |
| 34 | Midland | 42,404 | 1,201 | 2.83% |
| 35 | Grand Rapids | 198,096 | 5,505 | 2.78% |
| 36 | Mason | 8,284 | 230 | 2.78% |
| 37 | Mount Pleasant | 21,826 | 601 | 2.75% |
| 38 | Portage | 48,936 | 1,309 | 2.67% |
| 39 | Wyoming | 76,732 | 2,022 | 2.64% |
| 40 | Southgate | 29,948 | 757 | 2.53% |
| 41 | Woodhaven | 12,867 | 323 | 2.51% |
| 42 | Oak Park | 29,495 | 740 | 2.51% |
| 43 | Dearborn | 108,414 | 2,703 | 2.49% |
| 44 | Ferndale | 19,264 | 475 | 2.47% |
| 45 | Kalamazoo | 73,342 | 1,792 | 2.44% |
| 46 | Fenton | 11,967 | 272 | 2.27% |
| 47 | Hazel Park | 15,065 | 321 | 2.13% |
| 48 | Clawson | 11,388 | 235 | 2.06% |
| 49 | Grosse Pointe Farms | 10,018 | 198 | 1.98% |
| 50 | Plymouth | 9,300 | 182 | 1.96% |
| 51 | Big Rapids | 7,915 | 152 | 1.92% |
| 52 | Alma | 9,436 | 175 | 1.85% |
| 53 | Southfield | 76,107 | 1,365 | 1.79% |
| 54 | Fraser | 14,668 | 261 | 1.78% |
| 55 | Hudsonville | 7,633 | 126 | 1.65% |
| 56 | East Grand Rapids | 11,385 | 185 | 1.62% |
| 57 | Detroit | 636,787 | 10,237 | 1.61% |
| 58 | Huntington Woods | 6,365 | 100 | 1.57% |
| 59 | Kingsford | 5,127 | 80 | 1.56% |
| 60 | Three Rivers | 7,923 | 121 | 1.53% |
| 61 | Grosse Pointe Park | 11,513 | 173 | 1.5% |
| 62 | Allen Park | 28,395 | 420 | 1.48% |
| 63 | Grosse Pointe | 5,621 | 83 | 1.48% |
| 64 | Roseville | 47,476 | 674 | 1.42% |
| 65 | Wayne | 17,568 | 248 | 1.41% |
| 66 | Dearborn Heights | 62,474 | 859 | 1.37% |
| 67 | Traverse City | 15,468 | 211 | 1.36% |
| 68 | Dowagiac | 5,680 | 73 | 1.29% |
| 69 | Sault Ste. Marie | 13,409 | 171 | 1.28% |
| 70 | Marysville | 9,973 | 126 | 1.26% |
| 71 | South Lyon | 11,788 | 148 | 1.26% |
| 72 | Inkster | 25,839 | 313 | 1.21% |
| 73 | Taylor | 62,937 | 704 | 1.12% |
| 74 | Grandville | 16,017 | 176 | 1.1% |
| 75 | Burton | 29,568 | 316 | 1.07% |
| 76 | Tecumseh | 8,678 | 89 | 1.03% |
| 77 | Berkley | 15,150 | 147 | 0.97% |
| 78 | Howell | 10,067 | 96 | 0.95% |
| 79 | Ludington | 7,691 | 72 | 0.94% |
| 80 | Brighton | 7,486 | 70 | 0.94% |
| 81 | Norton Shores | 24,984 | 222 | 0.89% |
| 82 | St. Clair Shores | 58,656 | 509 | 0.87% |
| 83 | Garden City | 27,203 | 234 | 0.86% |
| 84 | Trenton | 18,420 | 157 | 0.85% |
| 85 | Ishpeming | 6,191 | 52 | 0.84% |
| 86 | Milford | 6,483 | 54 | 0.83% |
| 87 | Iron Mountain | 7,522 | 62 | 0.82% |
| 88 | Riverview | 12,390 | 102 | 0.82% |
| 89 | Romulus | 25,055 | 203 | 0.81% |
| 90 | Eastpointe | 34,087 | 270 | 0.79% |
| 91 | Grand Blanc | 8,034 | 63 | 0.78% |
| 92 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,338 | 126 | 0.77% |
| 93 | Muskegon | 38,286 | 275 | 0.72% |
| 94 | Hillsdale | 8,005 | 56 | 0.7% |
| 95 | Ironwood | 5,088 | 35 | 0.69% |
| 96 | Davison | 5,114 | 35 | 0.68% |
| 97 | Port Huron | 28,881 | 186 | 0.64% |
| 98 | Petoskey | 5,859 | 36 | 0.61% |
| 99 | Swartz Creek | 5,865 | 35 | 0.6% |
| 100 | Lincoln Park | 39,807 | 236 | 0.59% |
| 101 | Cadillac | 10,400 | 58 | 0.56% |
| 102 | Monroe | 20,400 | 111 | 0.54% |
| 103 | Jackson | 31,420 | 166 | 0.53% |
| 104 | Wyandotte | 24,857 | 129 | 0.52% |
| 105 | Marquette | 20,673 | 107 | 0.52% |
| 106 | Flint | 81,863 | 416 | 0.51% |
| 107 | St. Louis | 6,932 | 35 | 0.5% |
| 108 | Belding | 5,942 | 30 | 0.5% |
| 109 | Hastings | 7,504 | 35 | 0.47% |
| 110 | Owosso | 14,678 | 65 | 0.44% |
| 111 | Grand Haven | 10,961 | 42 | 0.38% |
| 112 | New Baltimore | 12,104 | 46 | 0.38% |
| 113 | Marshall | 6,806 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 114 | Bay City | 32,664 | 109 | 0.33% |
| 115 | Manistee | 6,248 | 20 | 0.32% |
| 116 | Albion | 7,732 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 117 | Greenville | 8,866 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 118 | St. Clair | 5,496 | 16 | 0.29% |
| 119 | Sturgis | 11,050 | 31 | 0.28% |
| 120 | Escanaba | 12,403 | 34 | 0.27% |
| 121 | Adrian | 20,607 | 56 | 0.27% |
| 122 | St. Johns | 7,711 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 123 | Harper Woods | 15,296 | 38 | 0.25% |
| 124 | Niles | 11,871 | 27 | 0.23% |
| 125 | Milan | 6,153 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 126 | Flushing | 8,349 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 127 | Melvindale | 12,639 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 128 | Grand Ledge | 7,795 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 129 | Mount Clemens | 15,679 | 25 | 0.16% |
| 130 | Zeeland | 5,701 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 131 | Saginaw | 44,316 | 68 | 0.15% |
| 132 | Ionia | 13,081 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 133 | Flat Rock | 10,448 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 134 | Coldwater | 13,704 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 135 | Muskegon Heights | 9,954 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 136 | Alpena | 10,200 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 137 | Eaton Rapids | 5,201 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 138 | Menominee | 8,429 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 139 | Ecorse | 9,292 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 140 | Benton Harbor | 9,101 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 141 | Charlotte | 9,273 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 142 | River Rouge | 7,200 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 143 | Lapeer | 9,034 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 144 | Gladstone | 5,231 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 145 | Richmond | 5,852 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 146 | Highland Park | 9,032 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 147 | Rockford | 6,144 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 148 | Holly | 5,997 | 0 | 0.0% |