Which city has the largest population of Hmong people in America?

St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota, has the largest Hmong population per capita in the United States (10.0\%; 28,591 Hmong Americans), followed by Wausau in Wisconsin (3,569; 9.1\% of its population).

Which US state has the most Hmong?

California
The states with the largest number of Hmong immigrants are California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. According to Census 2000, 84 percent of Hmong immigrants are concentrated in three states: 41,133 (or 40 percent) live in California, 26,234 (or 26 percent) in Minnesota, and 19,349 (or 19 percent) in Wisconsin.

Why are there so many Hmong in Minnesota?

The Hmong — a distinct ethnic group with ancient roots in China—began coming to Minnesota in 1975 as refugees from the destructive wars that had ravaged their homelands in Laos. Today, there are more than 66,000 Hmong in Minnesota, and the Twin Cities metro is home to the largest concentration of Hmong in America.

Why do so many Hmong live in Wisconsin?

Thirty-eight percent of Asians in Wisconsin are Hmong. Hmong people were recruited during the Vietnam War as guerilla soldiers. They were United States allies in a fight against communist rule. Their fight against the North Vietnamese caused them to live directly in the conflict and in constant danger.

How many Hmong are in the US?

Hmong population in the U.S., 2000-2019

How many Hmong live in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee County had the largest total Hmong population, with 10,917 people.

Why did the Hmong choose Minnesota?

The Hmong, who were refugees, settled in Minnesota due to the actions of voluntary agencies (VOLAGS). The University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Services and the Lao Family Community established farming programs for Hmong in the early 1980s. The programs ended in 1985.

What percentage of Americans are Hmong?

U.S. Hmong population living in poverty, 2019