Highest Nigerian population share, US counties · 2010
US counties 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. Fort Bend County, Texas leads at 1.4%. 705 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
Nigerian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest nigerian share?
Fort Bend County, Texas ranks #1 with 1.4% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by nigerian share?
Fort Bend County, Texas, Prince George's County, Maryland, Morris County, Texas, Clayton County, Georgia, Turner County, Georgia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
705 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is nigerian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.