Highest Nigerian population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nigerian residents as a percentage of total population. Prince George's County, Maryland leads at 2.4%. 1,035 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 5 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?
Prince George's County, Maryland ranks #1 with 2.4% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by nigerian share?
Prince George's County, Maryland, Fort Bend County, Texas, Essex County, New Jersey, Walker County, Texas, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,035 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is nigerian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nigerian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.