Largest Polish population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Polish 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 194,233. 6,509 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 34,600, against an all-cities median of 315.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest polish population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 194,233 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by polish population?
New York, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,509 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is polish population measured?
Number of residents who are Polish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).