Highest Japanese population share, US counties
US counties 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. Honolulu County, Hawaii leads at 13.5%. 1,591 counties qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest japanese share?
Honolulu County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 13.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by japanese share?
Honolulu County, Hawaii, Kauai County, Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, Maui County, Hawaii, Yakutat, Alaska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,591 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).