Highest Italian population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Italian residents as a percentage of total population. New Haven, CT leads at 19.0%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. New York carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest italian share?
New Haven, CT ranks #1 with 19.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by italian share?
New Haven, CT, St. Marys, PA, Torrington, CT, Waterbury-Shelton, CT, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is italian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).