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Highest Iraqi population share, North Carolina counties

North Carolina counties 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. This list covers the 12 counties in North Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Iraqi population share by state

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPIRAQI SHAREVS 2000

01Durham County, NCNC347,2400.1%–

02Wake County, NCNC1,257,2350.1%–

03Cumberland County, NCNC338,4730.1%–

04Randolph County, NCNC149,5160.0%–

05Mecklenburg County, NCNC1,233,3830.0%–

06Hoke County, NCNC56,9390.0%–

07Guilford County, NCNC562,2340.0%–

08Pender County, NCNC72,1110.0%–

09Onslow County, NCNC217,1750.0%–

10Johnston County, NCNC256,4480.0%–

11Orange County, NCNC152,4980.0%–

12Forsyth County, NCNC401,7180.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES