Most Asian cities in Tennessee research summary. We analyzed Tennessee’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Tennessee based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Tennessee is Collierville based on the most recent Census data.
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Collierville is 13.79% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Tennessee is Erwin.
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Erwin is 0.0% Asian.
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Tennessee is 1.8% Asian.
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Tennessee is the 35th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Tennessee with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Tennessee had the largest Asian population? Collierville took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Tennessee for 2024. 13.79% of Collierville identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Tennessee 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 Tennessee or the most diverse places in Tennessee.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Tennessee For 2024
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Population: 51,170
% Asian: 13.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,057
More on Collierville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 83,630
% Asian: 8.73%
# Of Asian Residents: 7,300
More on Franklin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 44,830
% Asian: 7.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,521
More on Brentwood: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 53,760
% Asian: 6.04%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,248
More on Smyrna: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 41,094
% Asian: 5.39%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,215
More on Germantown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,811
% Asian: 4.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 662
More on Lakeland: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,001
% Asian: 4.48%
# Of Asian Residents: 493
More on Collegedale: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 39,525
% Asian: 4.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,652
More on Mount Juliet: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 23,795
% Asian: 3.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 916
More on Farragut: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,986
% Asian: 3.78%
# Of Asian Residents: 679
More on Sevierville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Tennessee With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Tennessee.
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 93 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 13.8% 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. Collierville took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Erwin was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Tennessee with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Tennessee according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Tennessee are Collierville, Franklin, Brentwood, Smyrna, Germantown, Lakeland, Collegedale, Mount Juliet, Farragut, and Sevierville.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Tennessee:
- Erwin
- Humboldt
- Fayetteville
For more Tennessee reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Tennessee
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Collierville | 51,170 | 7,057 | 13.79% |
| 2 | Franklin | 83,630 | 7,300 | 8.73% |
| 3 | Brentwood | 44,830 | 3,521 | 7.85% |
| 4 | Smyrna | 53,760 | 3,248 | 6.04% |
| 5 | Germantown | 41,094 | 2,215 | 5.39% |
| 6 | Lakeland | 13,811 | 662 | 4.79% |
| 7 | Collegedale | 11,001 | 493 | 4.48% |
| 8 | Mount Juliet | 39,525 | 1,652 | 4.18% |
| 9 | Farragut | 23,795 | 916 | 3.85% |
| 10 | Sevierville | 17,986 | 679 | 3.78% |
| 11 | Nashville | 684,103 | 24,748 | 3.62% |
| 12 | La Vergne | 38,553 | 1,378 | 3.57% |
| 13 | Murfreesboro | 153,487 | 5,451 | 3.55% |
| 14 | Bartlett | 57,481 | 2,021 | 3.52% |
| 15 | Goodlettsville | 17,500 | 577 | 3.3% |
| 16 | Greenbrier | 6,954 | 197 | 2.83% |
| 17 | Nolensville | 14,444 | 400 | 2.77% |
| 18 | Clarksville | 167,882 | 4,384 | 2.61% |
| 19 | Oak Ridge | 31,535 | 761 | 2.41% |
| 20 | Millington | 10,558 | 254 | 2.41% |
| 21 | Chattanooga | 181,288 | 4,335 | 2.39% |
| 22 | Gallatin | 44,947 | 1,063 | 2.37% |
| 23 | Johnson City | 70,720 | 1,564 | 2.21% |
| 24 | Newport | 6,850 | 138 | 2.01% |
| 25 | Alcoa | 11,095 | 220 | 1.98% |
| 26 | Hendersonville | 61,589 | 1,221 | 1.98% |
| 27 | Tullahoma | 21,107 | 387 | 1.83% |
| 28 | Cleveland | 47,725 | 869 | 1.82% |
| 29 | Dayton | 7,139 | 126 | 1.76% |
| 30 | Lebanon | 39,562 | 648 | 1.64% |
| 31 | Memphis | 630,027 | 10,289 | 1.63% |
| 32 | Knoxville | 191,857 | 2,990 | 1.56% |
| 33 | Mckenzie | 5,608 | 87 | 1.55% |
| 34 | Manchester | 12,325 | 189 | 1.53% |
| 35 | White House | 13,305 | 201 | 1.51% |
| 36 | Cookeville | 34,967 | 518 | 1.48% |
| 37 | Maryville | 31,876 | 452 | 1.42% |
| 38 | Pigeon Forge | 6,345 | 88 | 1.39% |
| 39 | Jackson | 67,993 | 943 | 1.39% |
| 40 | Spring Hill | 51,319 | 697 | 1.36% |
| 41 | Munford | 6,357 | 86 | 1.35% |
| 42 | Kingsport | 55,415 | 716 | 1.29% |
| 43 | Red Bank | 11,919 | 153 | 1.28% |
| 44 | Morristown | 30,574 | 376 | 1.23% |
| 45 | Atoka | 10,070 | 120 | 1.19% |
| 46 | Elizabethton | 14,375 | 166 | 1.15% |
| 47 | Athens | 14,091 | 160 | 1.14% |
| 48 | Rockwood | 5,468 | 61 | 1.12% |
| 49 | East Ridge | 22,040 | 231 | 1.05% |
| 50 | Martin | 10,823 | 109 | 1.01% |
| 51 | Mount Carmel | 5,486 | 49 | 0.89% |
| 52 | Winchester | 9,450 | 65 | 0.69% |
| 53 | Mcminnville | 13,756 | 90 | 0.65% |
| 54 | Dyersburg | 16,170 | 92 | 0.57% |
| 55 | Henderson | 6,326 | 29 | 0.46% |
| 56 | Millersville | 5,818 | 26 | 0.45% |
| 57 | Bolivar | 5,197 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 58 | Lexington | 7,927 | 35 | 0.44% |
| 59 | Jefferson City | 8,391 | 36 | 0.43% |
| 60 | Greeneville | 15,458 | 64 | 0.41% |
| 61 | Lewisburg | 12,376 | 51 | 0.41% |
| 62 | Union City | 11,068 | 45 | 0.41% |
| 63 | Columbia | 42,474 | 172 | 0.4% |
| 64 | Clinton | 10,060 | 40 | 0.4% |
| 65 | Oakland | 9,139 | 36 | 0.39% |
| 66 | Crossville | 12,099 | 44 | 0.36% |
| 67 | Bristol | 27,307 | 98 | 0.36% |
| 68 | Signal Mountain | 8,833 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 69 | Portland | 13,177 | 38 | 0.29% |
| 70 | Harriman | 6,000 | 16 | 0.27% |
| 71 | Pulaski | 8,301 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 72 | Lawrenceburg | 11,592 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 73 | Milan | 8,165 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 74 | La Follette | 7,349 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 75 | Hartsville/trousdale County | 11,596 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 76 | Kingston | 5,987 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 77 | Lenoir City | 10,291 | 15 | 0.15% |
| 78 | Church Hill | 7,016 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 79 | Savannah | 7,206 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 80 | Springfield | 18,775 | 19 | 0.1% |
| 81 | Arlington | 14,342 | 14 | 0.1% |
| 82 | Fairview | 9,519 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 83 | Soddy-Daisy | 13,091 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 84 | Paris | 10,311 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 85 | Dickson | 16,051 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 86 | Shelbyville | 23,676 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 87 | Brownsville | 9,739 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 88 | Ripley | 7,794 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Sweetwater | 6,310 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 | Covington | 8,644 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 91 | Fayetteville | 7,026 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 92 | Humboldt | 7,851 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 93 | Erwin | 6,026 | 0 | 0.0% |