Highest Iraqi population share, US cities · 2010
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. Sterling Heights, Michigan leads at 3.2%. 545 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Michigan carries 8 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?
Sterling Heights, Michigan ranks #1 with 3.2% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by iraqi share?
Sterling Heights, Michigan, El Cajon, California, Dearborn, Michigan, Fort Mohave, Arizona, Winooski, Vermont.
How many cities are in this ranking?
545 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).