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Highest Syrian population share, Iowa cities · 2010

Iowa 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. This list covers the 11 cities in Iowa that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Syrian population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSYRIAN SHAREVS 2000

01Johnston, IAIA25,0650.2%–

02Clear Lake, IAIA7,6010.1%–

03Sioux City, IAIA86,3560.1%–

04Iowa City, IAIA76,2290.1%–

05Burlington, IAIA23,3360.1%–

06Ankeny, IAIA77,8330.1%–

07Cedar Rapids, IAIA137,9350.1%–

08Urbandale, IAIA48,5700.1%–

09Marion, IAIA42,7320.0%–

10Council Bluffs, IAIA62,6800.0%–

11Des Moines, IAIA212,0860.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES