Highest Syrian population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Syrian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Syrian residents as a percentage of total population. Sergeant Bluff, Iowa leads at 6.1%. 1,868 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New Jersey carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest syrian share?
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa ranks #1 with 6.1% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by syrian share?
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, West Long Branch, New Jersey, Fullerton, Pennsylvania, Branford Center, Connecticut, Tonawanda, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
1,868 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is syrian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Syrian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).