Most Asian cities in Virginia research summary. We analyzed Virginia’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Virginia based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Virginia is Fairfax based on the most recent Census data.
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Fairfax is 17.45% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Virginia is Marion.
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Marion is 0.0% Asian.
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Virginia is 6.8% Asian.
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Virginia is the 8th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Virginia with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in Virginia had the largest Asian population? Fairfax took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Virginia for 2024. 17.45% of Fairfax identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Virginia 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 Virginia or the most diverse places in Virginia.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Virginia For 2024
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Population: 24,242
% Asian: 17.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,230
More on Fairfax: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 24,456
% Asian: 15.94%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,899
More on Herndon: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 16,401
% Asian: 13.35%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,189
More on Vienna: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 45,147
% Asian: 11.35%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,125
More on Blacksburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,123
% Asian: 11.04%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,890
More on Manassas Park: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 48,465
% Asian: 10.05%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,871
More on Leesburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 14,576
% Asian: 8.77%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,279
More on Falls Church: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 46,289
% Asian: 6.99%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,237
More on Charlottesville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 457,900
% Asian: 6.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 31,816
More on Virginia Beach: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 15,486
% Asian: 6.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,046
More on Williamsburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Virginia With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Virginia.
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 60 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 17.4% 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. Fairfax took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Marion was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Virginia with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Virginia 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 Virginia
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Virginia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Virginia are Fairfax, Herndon, Vienna, Blacksburg, Manassas Park, Leesburg, Falls Church, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Virginia:
- Marion
- Bristol
- Galax
For more Virginia reading, check out:
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Table: Asian Population By City In Virginia
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Fairfax | 24,242 | 4,230 | 17.45% |
| 2 | Herndon | 24,456 | 3,899 | 15.94% |
| 3 | Vienna | 16,401 | 2,189 | 13.35% |
| 4 | Blacksburg | 45,147 | 5,125 | 11.35% |
| 5 | Manassas Park | 17,123 | 1,890 | 11.04% |
| 6 | Leesburg | 48,465 | 4,871 | 10.05% |
| 7 | Falls Church | 14,576 | 1,279 | 8.77% |
| 8 | Charlottesville | 46,289 | 3,237 | 6.99% |
| 9 | Virginia Beach | 457,900 | 31,816 | 6.95% |
| 10 | Williamsburg | 15,486 | 1,046 | 6.75% |
| 11 | Alexandria | 157,594 | 9,913 | 6.29% |
| 12 | Manassas | 42,620 | 2,536 | 5.95% |
| 13 | Christiansburg | 22,947 | 914 | 3.98% |
| 14 | Fredericksburg | 28,258 | 1,068 | 3.78% |
| 15 | Norfolk | 236,973 | 8,913 | 3.76% |
| 16 | Chesapeake | 249,377 | 9,041 | 3.63% |
| 17 | Colonial Heights | 18,158 | 656 | 3.61% |
| 18 | Newport News | 185,118 | 6,318 | 3.41% |
| 19 | Purcellville | 8,928 | 303 | 3.39% |
| 20 | Franklin | 8,194 | 276 | 3.37% |
| 21 | Roanoke | 99,213 | 3,199 | 3.22% |
| 22 | Lexington | 7,346 | 231 | 3.14% |
| 23 | Harrisonburg | 51,784 | 1,625 | 3.14% |
| 24 | Big Stone Gap | 5,221 | 152 | 2.91% |
| 25 | Warrenton | 10,111 | 249 | 2.46% |
| 26 | Radford | 16,379 | 373 | 2.28% |
| 27 | Wytheville | 8,228 | 183 | 2.22% |
| 28 | Richmond | 227,171 | 4,976 | 2.19% |
| 29 | Lynchburg | 79,166 | 1,701 | 2.15% |
| 30 | Winchester | 28,103 | 589 | 2.1% |
| 31 | Poquoson | 12,479 | 261 | 2.09% |
| 32 | Hampton | 137,217 | 2,862 | 2.09% |
| 33 | Abingdon | 8,346 | 174 | 2.08% |
| 34 | Farmville | 7,647 | 154 | 2.01% |
| 35 | Front Royal | 15,064 | 303 | 2.01% |
| 36 | Strasburg | 7,104 | 139 | 1.96% |
| 37 | Suffolk | 94,856 | 1,720 | 1.81% |
| 38 | Ashland | 7,617 | 138 | 1.81% |
| 39 | Salem | 25,372 | 450 | 1.77% |
| 40 | Waynesboro | 22,341 | 380 | 1.7% |
| 41 | Culpeper | 20,105 | 309 | 1.54% |
| 42 | Staunton | 25,581 | 364 | 1.42% |
| 43 | Danville | 42,507 | 588 | 1.38% |
| 44 | Portsmouth | 97,384 | 1,335 | 1.37% |
| 45 | Petersburg | 33,261 | 442 | 1.33% |
| 46 | Covington | 5,722 | 64 | 1.12% |
| 47 | Pulaski | 8,982 | 97 | 1.08% |
| 48 | Richlands | 5,266 | 56 | 1.06% |
| 49 | Bluefield | 5,059 | 52 | 1.03% |
| 50 | Hopewell | 23,046 | 219 | 0.95% |
| 51 | Martinsville | 13,539 | 107 | 0.79% |
| 52 | Emporia | 5,680 | 44 | 0.77% |
| 53 | South Boston | 7,942 | 56 | 0.71% |
| 54 | Vinton | 8,045 | 50 | 0.62% |
| 55 | Buena Vista | 6,639 | 30 | 0.45% |
| 56 | Bridgewater | 6,575 | 27 | 0.41% |
| 57 | Smithfield | 8,625 | 33 | 0.38% |
| 58 | Galax | 6,687 | 25 | 0.37% |
| 59 | Bristol | 17,036 | 50 | 0.29% |
| 60 | Marion | 5,722 | 0 | 0.0% |