Highest Laotian population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Laotian (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Laotian residents as a percentage of total population. Buena Vista County, Iowa leads at 4.1%. 761 counties qualify in total. Iowa carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest laotian share?
Buena Vista County, Iowa ranks #1 with 4.1% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by laotian share?
Buena Vista County, Iowa, Hamilton County, Iowa, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Sebastian County, Arkansas, Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
761 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is laotian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Laotian (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).