Highest Nepalese population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Nepalese (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nepalese residents as a percentage of total population. Jefferson County, Iowa leads at 2.1%. 525 counties qualify in total. The top 25 average 0.6%, against an all-counties median of 0.0%.
Nepalese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest nepalese share?
Jefferson County, Iowa ranks #1 with 2.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by nepalese share?
Jefferson County, Iowa, Moore County, Tennessee, Knox County, Texas, Twin Falls County, Idaho, Chittenden County, Vermont.
How many counties are in this ranking?
525 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is nepalese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nepalese (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.