Most Asian cities in South Dakota research summary. We analyzed South Dakota’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in South Dakota based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in South Dakota is Huron based on the most recent Census data.
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Huron is 12.05% Asian.
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The least Asian city in South Dakota is Madison.
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Madison is 0.0% Asian.
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South Dakota is 1.4% Asian.
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South Dakota is the 43rd most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in South Dakota with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in South Dakota had the largest Asian population? Huron took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in South Dakota for 2024. 12.05% of Huron identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where South Dakota 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 South Dakota or the most diverse places in South Dakota.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In South Dakota For 2024
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Population: 14,179
% Asian: 12.05%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,708
More on Huron: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 28,388
% Asian: 4.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,279
More on Aberdeen: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 23,530
% Asian: 4.33%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,020
More on Brookings: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,667
% Asian: 3.81%
# Of Asian Residents: 445
More on Vermillion: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 193,401
% Asian: 2.32%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,490
More on Sioux Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,905
% Asian: 1.42%
# Of Asian Residents: 169
More on Box Elder: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 75,632
% Asian: 1.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 936
More on Rapid City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 15,656
% Asian: 1.14%
# Of Asian Residents: 179
More on Mitchell: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 7,121
% Asian: 0.74%
# Of Asian Residents: 53
More on Sturgis: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,670
% Asian: 0.65%
# Of Asian Residents: 37
More on Belle Fourche: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Dakota With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in South Dakota.
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 16 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 12.0% 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. Huron took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Madison was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in South Dakota with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across South Dakota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in South Dakota are Huron, Aberdeen, Brookings, Vermillion, Sioux Falls, Box Elder, Rapid City, Mitchell, Sturgis, and Belle Fourche.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in South Dakota:
- Madison
- Brandon
- Yankton
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Table: Asian Population By City In South Dakota
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Huron | 14,179 | 1,708 | 12.05% |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 28,388 | 1,279 | 4.51% |
| 3 | Brookings | 23,530 | 1,020 | 4.33% |
| 4 | Vermillion | 11,667 | 445 | 3.81% |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 193,401 | 4,490 | 2.32% |
| 6 | Box Elder | 11,905 | 169 | 1.42% |
| 7 | Rapid City | 75,632 | 936 | 1.24% |
| 8 | Mitchell | 15,656 | 179 | 1.14% |
| 9 | Sturgis | 7,121 | 53 | 0.74% |
| 10 | Belle Fourche | 5,670 | 37 | 0.65% |
| 11 | Pierre | 14,105 | 88 | 0.62% |
| 12 | Watertown | 22,718 | 141 | 0.62% |
| 13 | Spearfish | 12,268 | 59 | 0.48% |
| 14 | Yankton | 15,421 | 42 | 0.27% |
| 15 | Brandon | 10,919 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 16 | Madison | 6,271 | 0 | 0.0% |