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Highest Somali population share, Virginia cities · 2010

Virginia cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Somali ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Somali residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 30 cities in Virginia that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Somali population share by state

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01Lorton, VAVA20,9911.5%–

02Chantilly, VAVA24,0360.8%–

03Charlottesville, VAVA44,3880.7%–

04Seven Corners, VAVA9,3710.7%–

05Newington Forest, VAVA12,3160.7%–

06Burke Centre, VAVA17,0370.6%–

07Kingstowne, VAVA18,3600.5%–

08Brandermill, VAVA13,7300.4%–

09Alexandria, VAVA160,6620.4%–

10Cascades, VAVA12,3570.3%–

11Wakefield, VAVA11,9300.3%–

12Winchester, VAVA28,2720.3%–

13North Springfield, VAVA7,0500.2%–

14Leesburg, VAVA49,9170.2%–

15Dale City, VAVA71,0160.2%–

16Centreville, VAVA71,7060.2%–

17West Springfield, VAVA22,5320.2%–

18Reston, VAVA64,4140.2%–

19Lincolnia, VAVA20,3200.2%–

20Springfield, VAVA31,1540.1%–

21Oakton, VAVA36,5280.1%–

22Linton Hall, VAVA41,8760.1%–

23Hampton, VAVA137,3150.1%–

24Roanoke, VAVA99,1110.0%–

25Ashburn, VAVA46,0260.0%–

26Richmond, VAVA237,2570.0%–

27Arlington, VAVA236,2540.0%–

28Virginia Beach, VAVA453,7370.0%–

29Newport News, VAVA183,2300.0%–

30Suffolk, VAVA104,6990.0%–

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