Largest Somali population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Somali ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Franklin County, Ohio leads at 26,915. 361 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest somali population?
Franklin County, Ohio ranks #1 with 26,915 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by somali population?
Franklin County, Ohio, Hennepin County, Minnesota, King County, Washington, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Dakota County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
361 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is somali population measured?
Number of residents who are Somali ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).