Largest Arab population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Arab ancestry, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 117,498. 4,932 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Michigan carries 5 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 4,932 is 86. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Murfreesboro, TN, up 609 places to #88.
Arab Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest arab population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 117,498 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by arab population?
New York, New York, Dearborn, Michigan, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4,932 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is arab population measured?
Number of residents who are Arab ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).