An analysis by the Associated Press shows that St. Paul has the highest level of segregation among cities with large Asian populations. While the AP's segregation index doesn't distinguish among the various Asian populations, experts agree the highly-concentrated living patterns of St. Paul's Hmong citizens boosts the city's segregation rating.
But as MPR's Art Hughes reports, the separation of races doesn't concern people in the Hmong community or outside observers. They say the Hmong are following a pattern similar to other immigrant groups in Minnesota.