Most Asian cities in Missouri research summary. We analyzed Missouri’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Missouri based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Missouri is Maryland Heights based on the most recent Census data.
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Maryland Heights is 18.72% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Missouri is Aurora.
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Aurora is 0.0% Asian.
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Missouri is 2.0% Asian.
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Missouri is the 34th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Missouri with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Missouri had the largest Asian population? Maryland Heights took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Missouri for 2024. 18.72% of Maryland Heights identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Missouri 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 Missouri or the most diverse places in Missouri.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Missouri For 2024
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Population: 28,099
% Asian: 18.72%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,259
More on Maryland Heights: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,431
% Asian: 18.65%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,572
More on Olivette: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 49,645
% Asian: 13.13%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,518
More on Chesterfield: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 18,240
% Asian: 11.93%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,176
More on Manchester: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 18,679
% Asian: 10.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,016
More on Creve Coeur: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,212
% Asian: 10.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,799
More on Clayton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,575
% Asian: 10.42%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,206
More on Town And Country: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 30,948
% Asian: 8.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,582
More on Ballwin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,934
% Asian: 7.49%
# Of Asian Residents: 669
More on Ladue: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 35,276
% Asian: 6.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,453
More on Wildwood: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Missouri With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Missouri.
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 121 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 18.7% 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. Maryland Heights took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Aurora was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Missouri with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Missouri 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 Missouri
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Missouri according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Missouri are Maryland Heights, Olivette, Chesterfield, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Town and Country, Ballwin, Ladue, and Wildwood.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Missouri:
- Aurora
- Marshfield
- Bellefontaine Neighbors
For more Missouri reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Missouri
- Best Places To Retire In Missouri
- Richest Cities In Missouri
Table: Asian Population By City In Missouri
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Maryland Heights | 28,099 | 5,259 | 18.72% |
| 2 | Olivette | 8,431 | 1,572 | 18.65% |
| 3 | Chesterfield | 49,645 | 6,518 | 13.13% |
| 4 | Manchester | 18,240 | 2,176 | 11.93% |
| 5 | Creve Coeur | 18,679 | 2,016 | 10.79% |
| 6 | Clayton | 17,212 | 1,799 | 10.45% |
| 7 | Town And Country | 11,575 | 1,206 | 10.42% |
| 8 | Ballwin | 30,948 | 2,582 | 8.34% |
| 9 | Ladue | 8,934 | 669 | 7.49% |
| 10 | Wildwood | 35,276 | 2,453 | 6.95% |
| 11 | Shrewsbury | 6,352 | 435 | 6.85% |
| 12 | University City | 34,850 | 2,361 | 6.77% |
| 13 | Brentwood | 8,173 | 510 | 6.24% |
| 14 | Columbia | 126,172 | 7,637 | 6.05% |
| 15 | Rolla | 20,025 | 1,137 | 5.68% |
| 16 | Weldon Spring | 5,320 | 272 | 5.11% |
| 17 | Richmond Heights | 9,186 | 416 | 4.53% |
| 18 | O’fallon | 91,825 | 4,034 | 4.39% |
| 19 | Maplewood | 8,205 | 350 | 4.27% |
| 20 | Parkville | 7,669 | 292 | 3.81% |
| 21 | Ellisville | 9,914 | 373 | 3.76% |
| 22 | Overland | 15,838 | 590 | 3.73% |
| 23 | St. Louis | 298,018 | 10,343 | 3.47% |
| 24 | St. Charles | 70,687 | 2,445 | 3.46% |
| 25 | Bridgeton | 11,422 | 343 | 3.0% |
| 26 | Branson | 12,651 | 368 | 2.91% |
| 27 | Cape Girardeau | 39,795 | 1,131 | 2.84% |
| 28 | St. John | 6,583 | 184 | 2.8% |
| 29 | Bonne Terre | 6,863 | 190 | 2.77% |
| 30 | Kansas City | 505,958 | 13,448 | 2.66% |
| 31 | Jefferson City | 42,644 | 1,109 | 2.6% |
| 32 | Kirksville | 17,533 | 452 | 2.58% |
| 33 | Warrensburg | 19,317 | 491 | 2.54% |
| 34 | Grandview | 25,921 | 607 | 2.34% |
| 35 | Nixa | 23,523 | 548 | 2.33% |
| 36 | Battlefield | 6,046 | 138 | 2.28% |
| 37 | Dardenne Prairie | 12,903 | 288 | 2.23% |
| 38 | Webb City | 13,002 | 289 | 2.22% |
| 39 | St. Peters | 57,692 | 1,264 | 2.19% |
| 40 | Valley Park | 6,848 | 145 | 2.12% |
| 41 | Glendale | 6,131 | 127 | 2.07% |
| 42 | Lee’s Summit | 101,728 | 2,095 | 2.06% |
| 43 | Hazelwood | 25,345 | 516 | 2.04% |
| 44 | Eureka | 12,008 | 236 | 1.97% |
| 45 | Sunset Hills | 9,121 | 172 | 1.89% |
| 46 | Joplin | 51,848 | 957 | 1.85% |
| 47 | Springfield | 168,873 | 3,107 | 1.84% |
| 48 | Wentzville | 44,584 | 804 | 1.8% |
| 49 | Maryville | 10,691 | 185 | 1.73% |
| 50 | Gladstone | 26,964 | 454 | 1.68% |
| 51 | Trenton | 5,527 | 89 | 1.61% |
| 52 | St. Joseph | 72,198 | 1,105 | 1.53% |
| 53 | Lake St. Louis | 17,088 | 255 | 1.49% |
| 54 | Perryville | 8,536 | 126 | 1.48% |
| 55 | St. Ann | 12,917 | 183 | 1.42% |
| 56 | Kirkwood | 29,309 | 415 | 1.42% |
| 57 | Lebanon | 15,023 | 209 | 1.39% |
| 58 | Des Peres | 9,140 | 126 | 1.38% |
| 59 | Pevely | 6,012 | 82 | 1.36% |
| 60 | Liberty | 30,299 | 412 | 1.36% |
| 61 | Republic | 18,824 | 250 | 1.33% |
| 62 | Raymore | 23,232 | 305 | 1.31% |
| 63 | Crestwood | 12,315 | 153 | 1.24% |
| 64 | Webster Groves | 23,838 | 296 | 1.24% |
| 65 | Monett | 9,632 | 105 | 1.09% |
| 66 | Independence | 122,218 | 1,297 | 1.06% |
| 67 | Chillicothe | 9,091 | 91 | 1.0% |
| 68 | Sedalia | 21,767 | 216 | 0.99% |
| 69 | Blue Springs | 58,720 | 582 | 0.99% |
| 70 | Union | 12,341 | 116 | 0.94% |
| 71 | Smithville | 10,416 | 97 | 0.93% |
| 72 | Belton | 24,241 | 221 | 0.91% |
| 73 | Oak Grove | 8,304 | 75 | 0.9% |
| 74 | Florissant | 52,167 | 461 | 0.88% |
| 75 | Hannibal | 17,003 | 134 | 0.79% |
| 76 | Carl Junction | 8,197 | 61 | 0.74% |
| 77 | Raytown | 29,772 | 210 | 0.71% |
| 78 | Carthage | 15,491 | 108 | 0.7% |
| 79 | Mexico | 11,502 | 77 | 0.67% |
| 80 | Arnold | 20,840 | 137 | 0.66% |
| 81 | Farmington | 17,859 | 114 | 0.64% |
| 82 | Moberly | 13,708 | 86 | 0.63% |
| 83 | Festus | 12,772 | 80 | 0.63% |
| 84 | Marshall | 13,687 | 80 | 0.58% |
| 85 | Boonville | 7,725 | 42 | 0.54% |
| 86 | Jackson | 15,394 | 80 | 0.52% |
| 87 | Nevada | 8,128 | 39 | 0.48% |
| 88 | Berkeley | 8,232 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 89 | Neosho | 12,670 | 56 | 0.44% |
| 90 | Macon | 5,452 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 91 | Bolivar | 10,780 | 42 | 0.39% |
| 92 | Clinton | 8,908 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 93 | Jennings | 12,996 | 48 | 0.37% |
| 94 | Richmond | 5,975 | 22 | 0.37% |
| 95 | De Soto | 6,430 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 96 | Cameron | 9,101 | 32 | 0.35% |
| 97 | Fulton | 12,648 | 44 | 0.35% |
| 98 | Troy | 12,964 | 43 | 0.33% |
| 99 | West Plains | 12,250 | 40 | 0.33% |
| 100 | Kearney | 10,491 | 34 | 0.32% |
| 101 | Ozark | 21,459 | 69 | 0.32% |
| 102 | Harrisonville | 10,024 | 29 | 0.29% |
| 103 | Poplar Bluff | 16,313 | 44 | 0.27% |
| 104 | Grain Valley | 15,688 | 39 | 0.25% |
| 105 | Sikeston | 16,146 | 36 | 0.22% |
| 106 | Kennett | 10,383 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 107 | Excelsior Springs | 10,546 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 108 | Pleasant Hill | 8,822 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 109 | Ferguson | 18,546 | 17 | 0.09% |
| 110 | Pacific | 7,239 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 111 | Washington | 14,769 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 112 | Sullivan | 6,441 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 113 | Caruthersville | 5,504 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 114 | Dexter | 7,910 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 115 | Black Jack | 6,632 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 116 | Warrenton | 8,648 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 117 | Park Hills | 8,653 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 118 | Odessa | 5,554 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 119 | Bellefontaine Neighbors | 10,637 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 120 | Marshfield | 7,501 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 121 | Aurora | 7,290 | 0 | 0.0% |