Highest Japanese population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Japanese (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Japanese residents as a percentage of total population. Pearl City, Hawaii leads at 26.5%. 3,212 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Hawaii carries 23 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest japanese share?
Pearl City, Hawaii ranks #1 with 26.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by japanese share?
Pearl City, Hawaii, Mililani Mauka, Hawaii, East Honolulu, Hawaii, Mililani, Hawaii, Waimalu, Hawaii.
How many cities are in this ranking?
3,212 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is japanese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Japanese (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).