Highest Nigerian population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nigerian residents as a percentage of total population. Prince George's County, Maryland leads at 2.8%. 1,431 counties qualify in total. Maryland carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest nigerian share?
Prince George's County, Maryland ranks #1 with 2.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by nigerian share?
Prince George's County, Maryland, Fort Bend County, Texas, Emporia, Virginia, Cheyenne County, Colorado, Clayton County, Georgia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,431 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is nigerian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).