Highest Nigerian population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Huntsville, TX leads at 1.3%. 694 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest nigerian share?
Huntsville, TX ranks #1 with 1.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by nigerian share?
Huntsville, TX, Selma, AL, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, Dover, DE, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
694 metro areas 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).