Largest Iranian population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Iranian ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles, California leads at 56,438. 2,320 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest iranian population?
Los Angeles, California ranks #1 with 56,438 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by iranian population?
Los Angeles, California, New York, New York, Irvine, California, San Jose, California, San Diego, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,320 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is iranian population measured?
Number of residents who are Iranian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).