Largest Arab population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Arab ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Wayne County, Michigan leads at 120,640. 2,218 counties qualify in total. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest arab population?
Wayne County, Michigan ranks #1 with 120,640 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by arab population?
Wayne County, Michigan, Los Angeles County, California, Cook County, Illinois, Kings County, New York, San Diego County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,218 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).