Highest Chinese population share, US counties · 2020
US counties 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 Francisco County, California leads at 20.8%. 2,043 counties qualify in total. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Chinese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest chinese share?
San Francisco County, California ranks #1 with 20.8% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by chinese share?
San Francisco County, California, San Mateo County, California, Queens County, New York, Santa Clara County, California, Alameda County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,043 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.