Largest Pakistani population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Pakistani, 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 49,138. 2,062 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 10 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 2,062 is 75. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Wylie, TX, up 1,401 places to #84.
Pakistani Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest pakistani population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 49,138 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by pakistani population?
New York, New York, Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Sugar Land, Texas, Los Angeles, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
2,062 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is pakistani population measured?
Number of residents who are Pakistani (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).