Largest Arab population, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Arab ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Wayne County, Michigan leads at 24,555. 931 counties qualify in total. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
Arab Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest arab population?
Wayne County, Michigan ranks #1 with 24,555 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by arab population?
Wayne County, Michigan, Cook County, Illinois, Los Angeles County, California, Kings County, New York, Harris County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
931 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is arab population measured?
Number of residents who are Arab ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.