Highest Arab population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Arab ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Arab residents as a percentage of total population. Wayne County, Michigan leads at 5.8%. 2,191 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest arab share?
Wayne County, Michigan ranks #1 with 5.8% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by arab share?
Wayne County, Michigan, Manassas Park, Virginia, Macomb County, Michigan, Passaic County, New Jersey, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,191 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is arab share measured?
Share of all residents who are Arab ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).