Highest Syrian population share, US counties
US counties 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. Faulk County, South Dakota leads at 6.7%. 1,034 counties qualify in total. The top 25 average 0.8%, against an all-counties median of 0.0%.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest syrian share?
Faulk County, South Dakota ranks #1 with 6.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by syrian share?
Faulk County, South Dakota, Glasscock County, Texas, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Brule County, South Dakota, Linn County, Missouri.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,034 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).