Iranian Population by State 2025

California has the highest number of Iranians in the United States, with 210,128 individuals, making up 0.54% of the state’s population. Other states with a significant Iranian population include Texas (41,925 people or 0.14%), New York (27,722 people or 0.14%), Virginia (19,953 people or 0.23%), and Maryland (16,597 people or 0.27%). In general, Iranian Americans are most heavily concentrated in the West and Northeast regions of the country.

However, there is considerable variation in the percentage of Iranians across states, ranging from 0.54% in California to just 0.012% in South Dakota. While some states have a relatively small number of Iranians, such as Alaska with 574 individuals (0.078%), others have a higher concentration, like Maryland where Iranians make up 0.27% of the population. Overall, Iranian Americans represent a diverse group with a presence in many parts of the United States.