Highest Italian population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (2024 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. The median across all 925 is 2.4%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Brattleboro, VT, up 59 places to #58.
Italian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · 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).