The 10 Alaska Cities With The Largest Asian Population For 2024


The most Asian places in Alaska are Kodiak and Ketchikan for 2024 based on Saturday Night Science.

Most Asian cities in Alaska research summary. We analyzed Alaska’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Alaska based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:

  • The most Asian city in Alaska is Kodiak based on the most recent Census data.

  • Kodiak is 47.94% Asian.

  • The least Asian city in Alaska is Palmer.

  • Palmer is 1.84% Asian.

  • Alaska is 6.3% Asian.

  • Alaska is the 10th most Asian state in the United States.


Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table


Here are the cities in Alaska with the largest Asian population in 2024:

  1. Kodiak
  2. Ketchikan
  3. Anchorage
  4. Sitka
  5. Juneau
  6. Fairbanks
  7. Bethel
  8. Wasilla
  9. Kenai
  10. Palmer

Which city in Alaska had the largest Asian population? Kodiak took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Alaska for 2024. 47.94% of Kodiak identify as Asian.

Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.

To see where Alaska ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.

And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in Alaska or the most diverse places in Alaska.

The 10 Most Asian Cities In Alaska For 2024

Kodiak, AK

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Population: 5,584
% Asian: 47.94%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,677
More on Kodiak: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Ketchikan, AK

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Population: 8,168
% Asian: 13.47%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,100
More on Ketchikan: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Anchorage, AK

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Population: 290,674
% Asian: 9.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 27,795
More on Anchorage: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Sitka, AK

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Population: 8,462
% Asian: 7.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 648
More on Sitka: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Juneau, AK

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Population: 32,108
% Asian: 6.78%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,176
More on Juneau: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Fairbanks, AK

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Population: 32,496
% Asian: 4.21%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,368
More on Fairbanks: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Bethel, AK

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Population: 6,312
% Asian: 3.74%
# Of Asian Residents: 236
More on Bethel: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Wasilla, AK

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Population: 9,267
% Asian: 3.13%
# Of Asian Residents: 290
More on Wasilla: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Kenai, AK

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Population: 7,477
% Asian: 2.63%
# Of Asian Residents: 197
More on Kenai: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Palmer, AK

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Population: 6,091
% Asian: 1.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 112
More on Palmer: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Alaska With The Largest Asian Population For 2024

We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Alaska.

The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:

  • Hispanic or Latino
  • White alone*
  • Black or African American alone*
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
  • Asian alone*
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
  • Some other race alone*
  • Two or more races*
* Not Hispanic or Latino

Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.

We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 10 cities.

We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 47.9% to 1.8%.

Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Kodiak took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Palmer was the least Asian city.

We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Alaska with the largest Asian population.

Read on for more information on how the cities in Alaska ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.

Summary: Asian Populations Across Alaska

If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Alaska according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.

The most Asian cities in Alaska are Kodiak, Ketchikan, Anchorage, Sitka, Juneau, Fairbanks, Bethel, Wasilla, Kenai, and Palmer.

If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Alaska:

  1. Palmer
  2. Kenai
  3. Wasilla

For more Alaska reading, check out:

Table: Asian Population By City In Alaska

Rank City Population Asian Population % Asian
1 Kodiak 5,584 2,677 47.94%
2 Ketchikan 8,168 1,100 13.47%
3 Anchorage 290,674 27,795 9.56%
4 Sitka 8,462 648 7.66%
5 Juneau 32,108 2,176 6.78%
6 Fairbanks 32,496 1,368 4.21%
7 Bethel 6,312 236 3.74%
8 Wasilla 9,267 290 3.13%
9 Kenai 7,477 197 2.63%
10 Palmer 6,091 112 1.84%
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