RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Highest Asian population share, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Asian (1990 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Asian residents as a percentage of total population. Honolulu County, Hawaii leads at 63.1%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. California carries 15 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest asian?
Honolulu County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 63.1% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by asian?
Honolulu County, Hawaii, Kauai County, Hawaii, Maui County, Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, Kalawao County, Hawaii.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is asian measured?
Share identifying as Asian alone. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.