The 10 North Dakota Cities With The Largest Asian Population For 2024


The most Asian places in North Dakota are Fargo and Grand Forks for 2024 based on Saturday Night Science.

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

  • The most Asian city in North Dakota is Fargo based on the most recent Census data.

  • Fargo is 4.02% Asian.

  • The least Asian city in North Dakota is Wahpeton.

  • Wahpeton is 0.26% Asian.

  • North Dakota is 1.6% Asian.

  • North Dakota is the 39th most Asian state in the United States.


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


Here are the cities in North Dakota with the largest Asian population in 2024:

  1. Fargo
  2. Grand Forks
  3. Minot
  4. Valley City
  5. West Fargo
  6. Dickinson
  7. Devils Lake
  8. Williston
  9. Bismarck
  10. Jamestown

Which city in North Dakota had the largest Asian population? Fargo took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in North Dakota for 2024. 4.02% of Fargo identify as Asian.

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

To see where North Dakota 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 North Dakota or the most diverse places in North Dakota.

The 10 Most Asian Cities In North Dakota For 2024

Fargo, ND

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Population: 127,319
% Asian: 4.02%
# Of Asian Residents: 5,119
More on Fargo: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Grand Forks, ND

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Population: 58,935
% Asian: 3.31%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,951
More on Grand Forks: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Minot, ND

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Population: 48,038
% Asian: 2.18%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,049
More on Minot: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Valley City, ND

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Population: 6,558
% Asian: 2.09%
# Of Asian Residents: 137
More on Valley City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

West Fargo, ND

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Population: 38,653
% Asian: 2.01%
# Of Asian Residents: 775
More on West Fargo: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Dickinson, ND

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Population: 25,116
% Asian: 1.48%
# Of Asian Residents: 371
More on Dickinson: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Devils Lake, ND

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Population: 7,192
% Asian: 1.45%
# Of Asian Residents: 104
More on Devils Lake: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Williston, ND

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Population: 27,783
% Asian: 1.34%
# Of Asian Residents: 373
More on Williston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Bismarck, ND

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Population: 73,694
% Asian: 0.97%
# Of Asian Residents: 718
More on Bismarck: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Jamestown, ND

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Population: 15,850
% Asian: 0.97%
# Of Asian Residents: 153
More on Jamestown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

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

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

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 6,000 people. That left us with 12 cities.

We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 4.0% to 0.3%.

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

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

Read on for more information on how the cities in North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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

The most Asian cities in North Dakota are Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Valley City, West Fargo, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Williston, Bismarck, and Jamestown.

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

  1. Wahpeton
  2. Mandan
  3. Jamestown

For more North Dakota reading, check out:

Table: Asian Population By City In North Dakota

Rank City Population Asian Population % Asian
1 Fargo 127,319 5,119 4.02%
2 Grand Forks 58,935 1,951 3.31%
3 Minot 48,038 1,049 2.18%
4 Valley City 6,558 137 2.09%
5 West Fargo 38,653 775 2.01%
6 Dickinson 25,116 371 1.48%
7 Devils Lake 7,192 104 1.45%
8 Williston 27,783 373 1.34%
9 Bismarck 73,694 718 0.97%
10 Jamestown 15,850 153 0.97%
11 Mandan 24,049 131 0.54%
12 Wahpeton 7,983 21 0.26%
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