Chinese Population in Florida by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the Chinese population in Florida totals 146,734. Broward County contains the largest Chinese community with 20,314 residents, followed by Miami-Dade County (18,191), Orange County (17,997), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in Florida by their Chinese populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.

Top 5 counties with the largest Chinese population in Florida

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  • 1
    Broward County
    Chinese population in Broward County is 20,314
    1.04% of Broward County population is Chinese
  • 2
    Miami-Dade County
    Chinese population in Miami-Dade County is 18,191
    0.68% of Miami-Dade County population is Chinese
  • 3
    Orange County
    Chinese population in Orange County is 17,997
    1.25% of Orange County population is Chinese
  • 4
    Hillsborough County
    Chinese population in Hillsborough County is 11,549
    0.78% of Hillsborough County population is Chinese
  • 5
    Palm Beach County
    Chinese population in Palm Beach County is 11,015
    0.73% of Palm Beach County population is Chinese

Overview of Chinese population in Florida

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Florida contains 146,734 Chinese residents (0.67% of 21.9 million total state population), positioning the state at the 85th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Chinese population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Florida's Chinese demographic representation of 0.67% remains below the national average of 1.6%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Florida hosts 146,734 Chinese residents, representing 2.7% of the nation's total Chinese population of 5.4 million, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data show Florida maintains 2.7 Chinese Americans per square mile compared to the national average of 1.5, indicating higher demographic concentration relative to national averages.
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67 Counties in Florida Ranked by Chinese Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Chinese population in Florida distributed across multiple counties, led by Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Orange County, and Hillsborough County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Chinese ancestry. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Florida ranked by Chinese population count
Rank by Chinese Population
County
Chinese Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Florida Chinese Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Broward County 20,314 1.04% 13.84%
2 Miami-Dade County 18,191 0.68% 12.40%
3 Orange County 17,997 1.25% 12.27%
4 Hillsborough County 11,549 0.78% 7.87%
5 Palm Beach County 11,015 0.73% 7.51%
6 Duval County 5,957 0.59% 4.06%
7 Alachua County 5,223 1.85% 3.56%
8 5,113 1.08% 3.48%
9 4,965 0.80% 3.38%
10 4,427 0.46% 3.02%
11 4,255 0.54% 2.90%
12 3,122 0.53% 2.13%
13 3,004 1.02% 2.05%
14 2,948 0.91% 2.01%
15 2,517 0.62% 1.72%
16 2,375 0.42% 1.62%
17 2,363 0.81% 1.61%
18 2,264 0.54% 1.54%
19 2,224 0.29% 1.52%
20 2,199 0.49% 1.50%
21 1,837 0.46% 1.25%
22 1,771 0.46% 1.21%
23 1,655 0.43% 1.13%
24 1,033 0.30% 0.70%
25 859 0.38% 0.59%
26 711 0.37% 0.48%
27 697 0.43% 0.48%
28 677 0.32% 0.46%
29 637 0.52% 0.43%
30 605 0.31% 0.41%
31 582 0.61% 0.40%
32 559 0.34% 0.38%
33 513 0.25% 0.35%
34 378 0.21% 0.26%
35 355 0.43% 0.24%
36 287 0.18% 0.20%
37 188 0.24% 0.13%
38 177 0.13% 0.12%
39 146 0.14% 0.10%
40 138 0.31% 0.09%
41 137 0.31% 0.09%
42 127 0.31% 0.09%
43 103 0.37% 0.07%
44 76 0.19% 0.05%
45 74 0.29% 0.05%
46 58 0.08% 0.04%
47 56 0.16% 0.04%
48 53 0.15% 0.04%
49 40 0.32% 0.03%
49 40 0.05% 0.03%
50 33 0.07% 0.02%
50 33 0.13% 0.02%
51 32 0.16% 0.02%
52 27 0.06% 0.02%
53 11 0.06% 0.01%
54 6 0.04% 0.00%
55 1 0.01% 0.00%
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
56 0 - -
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Florida by their Chinese population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Chinese population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Chinese ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Chinese alone, while others identify as Chinese along with another race (such as Chinese and German).
  • We’ve used the “Chinese alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Chinese population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Chinese alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Chinese .
  2. % of Total Florida Chinese Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Chinese population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Chinese populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported Chinese population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Chinese populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.