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Largest Hmong American Communities
About 344,001 Hmong Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in St. Paul, MN (33,264).
- Hmong Americans in the U.S.
- 344,001
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.10%
- Largest state
- California
- 110,932 people
- Largest city
- St. Paul, MN
- 33,264 people
Cities with the most Hmong Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Paul, MN | 33,264 | 10.8% |
| 2 | Fresno, CA | 27,171 | 5.0% |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | 18,600 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | 12,552 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Brooklyn Park, MN | 11,594 | 13.8% |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | 6,662 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Stockton, CA | 5,855 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Maplewood, MN | 5,846 | 14.4% |
| 9 | Florin, CA | 5,611 | 11.2% |
| 10 | Anchorage, AK | 4,685 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Clovis, CA | 4,228 | 3.4% |
| 12 | Sheboygan, WI | 4,094 | 8.2% |
| 13 | Brooklyn Center, MN | 3,866 | 11.9% |
| 14 | Woodbury, MN | 3,531 | 4.5% |
| 15 | Wausau, WI | 3,370 | 8.4% |
| 16 | Green Bay, WI | 3,227 | 3.0% |
| 17 | Coon Rapids, MN | 3,216 | 5.1% |
| 18 | Appleton, WI | 3,176 | 4.2% |
| 19 | Oakdale, MN | 2,959 | 10.4% |
| 20 | Merced, CA | 2,956 | 3.2% |
| 21 | Elk Grove, CA | 2,738 | 1.5% |
| 22 | Blaine, MN | 2,620 | 3.6% |
| 23 | Warren, MI | 2,570 | 1.9% |
| 24 | Eau Claire, WI | 2,338 | 3.3% |
| 25 | Lemon Hill, CA | 1,985 | 13.0% |
| 26 | Tulsa, OK | 1,971 | 0.5% |
| 27 | Kansas City, KS | 1,952 | 1.3% |
| 28 | Oshkosh, WI | 1,937 | 2.9% |
| 29 | Linda, CA | 1,936 | 8.1% |
| 30 | Madison, WI | 1,880 | 0.7% |
Counties with the most Hmong Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramsey County, MN | 45,796 | 8.4% |
| 2 | Fresno County, CA | 37,236 | 3.7% |
| 3 | Sacramento County, CA | 34,570 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Hennepin County, MN | 24,305 | 1.9% |
| 5 | Milwaukee County, WI | 14,582 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Anoka County, MN | 10,650 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Washington County, MN | 10,163 | 3.7% |
| 8 | San Joaquin County, CA | 6,745 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Marathon County, WI | 6,026 | 4.4% |
| 10 | Merced County, CA | 5,385 | 1.9% |
| 11 | Butte County, CA | 5,055 | 2.4% |
| 12 | Catawba County, NC | 4,979 | 3.0% |
| 13 | Anchorage Municipality, AK | 4,685 | 1.6% |
| 14 | Sheboygan County, WI | 4,650 | 3.9% |
| 15 | Brown County, WI | 4,629 | 1.7% |
| 16 | Outagamie County, WI | 4,475 | 2.3% |
| 17 | Dane County, WI | 4,371 | 0.8% |
| 18 | Tulsa County, OK | 4,221 | 0.6% |
| 19 | Yuba County, CA | 3,849 | 4.6% |
| 20 | Macomb County, MI | 3,810 | 0.4% |
About this data
Counts people who reported this Asian group alone (table B02015). People who reported more than one race or group are not included, so totals are conservative.
Figures are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates and have margins of error, which are larger for small places.
Frequently asked questions
- Which U.S. city has the most Hmong Americans?
- St. Paul, MN has the largest number of Hmong Americans, about 33,264 people, followed by Fresno, CA (27,171) and Sacramento, CA (18,600).
- Which city has the highest share of Hmong Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Maplewood, MN has the highest share at 14.4% of residents.
- Which state has the most Hmong Americans?
- California has the most, with about 110,932 people. The top three states (California, Minnesota, Wisconsin) are home to 78% of all Hmong Americans.
- How many Hmong Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 344,001 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.