Largest Syrian population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Syrian ancestry, 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 11,901. 1,868 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 1,868 is 28. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Bettendorf, IA, up 1,374 places to #93.
Syrian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest syrian population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 11,901 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by syrian population?
New York, New York, Jacksonville, Florida, Los Angeles, California, Detroit, Michigan, Irvine, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
1,868 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is syrian population measured?
Number of residents who are Syrian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).