Largest Sri Lankan population, US states
US states ranked by the number of residents who are Sri Lankan, 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 12,244. 50 states qualify in total. The top 25 average 2,419, against an all-states median of 412. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: South Carolina, SC, up 14 places to #27.
Sri Lankan Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which state has the highest sri lankan population?
California ranks #1 with 12,244 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 states by sri lankan population?
California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland.
How many states are in this ranking?
50 states qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is sri lankan population measured?
Number of residents who are Sri Lankan (Asian origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).