Highest Thai population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Emporia, KS leads at 0.5%. 609 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 0.3%, against an all-metro areas median of 0.0%.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest thai share?
Emporia, KS ranks #1 with 0.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by thai share?
Emporia, KS, Plainview, TX, Campbellsville, KY, Albert Lea, MN, Pittsburg, KS.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
609 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).