Highest Italian population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Italian residents as a percentage of total population. Northford, Connecticut leads at 48.0%. 6,732 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
Italian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest italian share?
Northford, Connecticut ranks #1 with 48.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by italian share?
Northford, Connecticut, North Massapequa, New York, Massapequa Park, New York, Hammonton, New Jersey, North Wantagh, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,732 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is italian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.