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Highest Nigerian population share, North Carolina cities · 2010

North Carolina cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nigerian residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 25 cities in North Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPNIGERIAN SHAREVS –

01Knightdale, NCNC23,1441.9%–

02Silver Lake, NCNC6,5631.4%–

03Carrboro, NCNC20,9620.5%–

04Raleigh, NCNC506,3060.4%–

05Stallings, NCNC17,7600.3%–

06Durham, NCNC305,5610.3%–

07Morrisville, NCNC32,4660.3%–

08Greensboro, NCNC308,6670.2%–

09Fayetteville, NCNC209,1200.2%–

10Goldsboro, NCNC35,0120.2%–

11Archer Lodge, NCNC5,6490.2%–

12Charlotte, NCNC964,7840.2%–

13Chapel Hill, NCNC63,5650.1%–

14Gastonia, NCNC87,0670.1%–

15Indian Trail, NCNC44,3030.1%–

16Winston-Salem, NCNC257,2710.1%–

17High Point, NCNC120,5710.1%–

18Shelby, NCNC23,3090.1%–

19Greenville, NCNC96,4430.1%–

20Cary, NCNC183,5820.1%–

21Hendersonville, NCNC15,8670.1%–

22Salisbury, NCNC36,8790.1%–

23Kinston, NCNC19,7050.0%–

24Jacksonville, NCNC72,7320.0%–

25Wilmington, NCNC126,8090.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS