Highest Chinese population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Chinese (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Chinese residents as a percentage of total population. San Marino, California leads at 48.4%. 4,772 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 22 of the top 25 entries.
Chinese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest chinese share?
San Marino, California ranks #1 with 48.4% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by chinese share?
San Marino, California, Monterey Park, California, Temple City, California, San Gabriel, California, Rowland Heights, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4,772 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is chinese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Chinese (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.