Largest Laotian population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Laotian, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. San Diego, California leads at 4,649. 1,222 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest laotian population?
San Diego, California ranks #1 with 4,649 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by laotian population?
San Diego, California, Fresno, California, Fort Worth, Texas, Sacramento, California, Stockton, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
1,222 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is laotian population measured?
Number of residents who are Laotian (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).