Highest Syrian population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ leads at 0.6%. 511 metro areas qualify in total. Pennsylvania carries 4 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 syrian share?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ranks #1 with 0.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by syrian share?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, Truckee-Grass Valley, CA, Alamosa, CO, Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, Lebanon, MO.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
511 metro areas 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).