Highest Chinese population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas 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-Oakland-Fremont, CA leads at 10.6%. 848 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Chinese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest chinese share?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ranks #1 with 10.6% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by chinese share?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, Ithaca, NY, Honolulu, HI, Pullman, WA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
848 metro areas 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.