Largest Palestinian population, US states
US states ranked by the number of residents who are Palestinian ancestry, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. California leads at 29,399. 51 states qualify in total. The top 25 average 6,450, against an all-states median of 1,175. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Tennessee, TN, up 7 places to #13.
Palestinian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which state has the highest palestinian population?
California ranks #1 with 29,399 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 states by palestinian population?
California, Illinois, Texas, Florida, New Jersey.
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 palestinian population measured?
Number of residents who are Palestinian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).