Highest Arab population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Arab ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Arab residents as a percentage of total population. Hamtramck, Michigan leads at 22.3%. 1,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Illinois carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Arab Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest arab share?
Hamtramck, Michigan ranks #1 with 22.3% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by arab share?
Hamtramck, Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan, Chicago Ridge, Illinois, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Lackawanna, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
1,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is arab share measured?
Share of all residents who are Arab ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.