Highest Syrian population share, US metro areas · 2010
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%. 522 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 0.2%, against an all-metro areas median of 0.0%.
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% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by syrian share?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, Greenwood, MS, Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, Coshocton, OH, Utica-Rome, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
522 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).