Highest Thai population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Thai (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Thai residents as a percentage of total population. Franklin CDP (Merced County), California leads at 5.0%. 2,122 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest thai share?
Franklin CDP (Merced County), California ranks #1 with 5.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by thai share?
Franklin CDP (Merced County), California, Tehaleh, Washington, Denison, Iowa, Walled Lake, Michigan, Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,122 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is thai share measured?
Share of all residents who are Thai (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).