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Largest Iranian American Communities
About 518,774 Iranian Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in Los Angeles, CA (57,395).
- Iranian Americans in the U.S.
- 518,774
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.15%
- Largest state
- California
- 223,959 people
- Largest city
- Los Angeles, CA
- 57,395 people
Cities with the most Iranian Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,395 | 1.5% |
| 2 | New York, NY | 13,049 | 0.2% |
| 3 | Irvine, CA | 11,648 | 3.7% |
| 4 | San Diego, CA | 10,188 | 0.7% |
| 5 | San Jose, CA | 9,878 | 1.0% |
| 6 | Houston, TX | 7,816 | 0.3% |
| 7 | Beverly Hills, CA | 5,172 | 16.4% |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | 4,652 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 4,391 | 6.8% |
| 10 | San Francisco, CA | 3,905 | 0.5% |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | 3,689 | 0.5% |
| 12 | Glendale, CA | 3,665 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Mission Viejo, CA | 3,116 | 3.4% |
| 14 | Washington, DC | 3,059 | 0.4% |
| 15 | Plano, TX | 2,962 | 1.0% |
| 16 | Dallas, TX | 2,942 | 0.2% |
| 17 | Anaheim, CA | 2,653 | 0.8% |
| 18 | Newport Beach, CA | 2,645 | 3.2% |
| 19 | Santa Monica, CA | 2,462 | 2.7% |
| 20 | Las Vegas, NV | 2,413 | 0.4% |
| 21 | Austin, TX | 2,239 | 0.2% |
| 22 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 2,192 | 1.8% |
| 23 | Lake Forest, CA | 2,021 | 2.3% |
| 24 | Frisco, TX | 1,917 | 0.9% |
| 25 | Aliso Viejo, CA | 1,893 | 3.7% |
| 26 | Scottsdale, AZ | 1,874 | 0.8% |
| 27 | Calabasas, CA | 1,829 | 8.1% |
| 28 | Boston, MA | 1,814 | 0.3% |
| 29 | Great Neck, NY | 1,794 | 16.2% |
| 30 | Oakland, CA | 1,772 | 0.4% |
Counties with the most Iranian Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County, CA | 86,430 | 0.9% |
| 2 | Orange County, CA | 39,737 | 1.3% |
| 3 | Santa Clara County, CA | 20,620 | 1.1% |
| 4 | San Diego County, CA | 17,138 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Harris County, TX | 12,375 | 0.3% |
| 6 | Fairfax County, VA | 10,943 | 1.0% |
| 7 | King County, WA | 10,136 | 0.4% |
| 8 | Montgomery County, MD | 9,054 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Contra Costa County, CA | 8,957 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Nassau County, NY | 8,424 | 0.6% |
| 11 | Alameda County, CA | 7,886 | 0.5% |
| 12 | Cook County, IL | 7,763 | 0.1% |
| 13 | Collin County, TX | 7,086 | 0.6% |
| 14 | Maricopa County, AZ | 6,769 | 0.1% |
| 15 | Sacramento County, CA | 5,794 | 0.4% |
| 16 | New York County, NY | 5,468 | 0.3% |
| 17 | Clark County, NV | 5,289 | 0.2% |
| 18 | San Mateo County, CA | 5,061 | 0.7% |
| 19 | Middlesex County, MA | 5,027 | 0.3% |
| 20 | Ventura County, CA | 5,003 | 0.6% |
About this data
Counts people who reported this ancestry (table B04006). People can report up to two ancestries, so the same person may be counted in two groups.
Figures are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates and have margins of error, which are larger for small places.
Frequently asked questions
- Which U.S. city has the most Iranian Americans?
- Los Angeles, CA has the largest number of Iranian Americans, about 57,395 people, followed by New York, NY (13,049) and Irvine, CA (11,648).
- Which city has the highest share of Iranian Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Beverly Hills, CA has the highest share at 16.4% of residents.
- Which state has the most Iranian Americans?
- California has the most, with about 223,959 people. The top three states (California, Texas, New York) are home to 57% of all Iranian Americans.
- How many Iranian Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 518,774 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.