Highest Laotian population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Laotian (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Laotian residents as a percentage of total population. Buena Vista County, Iowa leads at 5.0%. 767 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Laotian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest laotian share?
Buena Vista County, Iowa ranks #1 with 5.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by laotian share?
Buena Vista County, Iowa, Nobles County, Minnesota, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Roseau County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
767 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is laotian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Laotian (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.