Highest Iraqi population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Iraqi ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Iraqi residents as a percentage of total population. Rancho San Diego, California leads at 7.8%. 980 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Michigan carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest iraqi share?
Rancho San Diego, California ranks #1 with 7.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by iraqi share?
Rancho San Diego, California, El Cajon, California, Jamul, California, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Lowes Island, Virginia.
How many cities are in this ranking?
980 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is iraqi share measured?
Share of all residents who are Iraqi ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).