List of U.S. Cities with Large Japanese-American Populations
The list includes Issei (一世, "first generation") Japanese-born immigrants from Japan, and those who are multigenerational Japanese Americans. Cities considered to have significant Japanese American populations are large U.S. cities or municipalities with a critical mass of at least 1.0% of the total urban population; medium-sized cities with a critical mass of at least 2.0% of the total population; smaller communities in the continental United States with a critical mass of at least 2.5% of the total population; and smaller communities in Hawaii with a critical mass of at least 10.0% of the total population.
There are about 773,714 Japanese Americans, as of 2018.[1]
The two metropolitan areas with the highest Japanese populations according to the 2010 Census, were Greater Honolulu Combined Statistical Area (149,700), and the Greater Los Angeles Combined Statistical Area (134,600).[2]
Large cities
The list of large cities (population greater than 250,000) with a Japanese American population in excess of 1.0% of the total population.
Medium-size cities
List of medium-sized cities (population between 100,000 and 250,000) with a Japanese American population of at least 2.0% of the total population.
Smaller communities in the continental United States
List of places in the continental United States with a population fewer than 100,000 and a Japanese American population of at least 2.5% of the total population.
Smaller communities in Hawaii
List of places in Hawaii with a population fewer than 100,000 and a Japanese American population of at least 10.0% of the total population.
References
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- ^ "America's Asian Population Patterns 2000-2010". Proximity.
- ^ "US City Home: Honolulu Demographics". Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ^ "US City Home: Sacramento Demographics". Retrieved 2016-09-25.
- ^ "US City Home: Seattle Demographics". Retrieved 2016-09-25.
- ^ "US City Home: San Francisco Demographics". Retrieved 2016-09-25.
- ^ "US City Home: San Jose Demographics". Retrieved 2016-09-25.