Largest Nigerian population, US states
US states 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. Texas leads at 141,307. 51 states qualify in total. The top 25 average 26,699, against an all-states median of 4,270. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Alabama, AL, up 6 places to #23.
Nigerian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which state has the highest nigerian population?
Texas ranks #1 with 141,307 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 states by nigerian population?
Texas, Maryland, California, New York, Georgia.
How many states are in this ranking?
51 states qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).