Largest Nigerian population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Nigerian ancestry, from the 2023 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 31,586. 2,086 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest nigerian population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 31,586 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by nigerian population?
New York, New York, Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Newark, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,086 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).