RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 757
Highest Japanese population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Japanese (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Japanese residents as a percentage of total population. Honolulu, HI leads at 14.2%. 757 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPJAPANESE SHAREVS –
USUnited States331,449,2810.2%–
UPDATED 2026-07-24 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest japanese share?
Honolulu, HI ranks #1 with 14.2% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by japanese share?
Honolulu, HI, Hilo-Kailua, HI, Kapaa, HI, Kahului-Wailuku, HI, Greencastle, IN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
757 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is japanese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Japanese (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.