Largest Nigerian population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Nigerian 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 37,123. 2,806 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 2,806 is 53. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Chino Hills, CA, up 656 places to #97.
Nigerian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest nigerian population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 37,123 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by nigerian population?
New York, New York, Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Los Angeles, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,806 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is nigerian population measured?
Number of residents who are Nigerian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).