RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest Asian population share, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas 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, HI leads at 63.1%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 14 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest asian?
Honolulu, HI ranks #1 with 63.1% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by asian?
Honolulu, HI, Kapaa, HI, Kahului-Wailuku, HI, Hilo-Kailua, HI, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas 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.