Nigerian Population by State 2025

Nigerian Americans are most populous in Maryland, with 52,818 individuals, accounting for 0.86% of the state’s population. Other states in the Northeast such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts also have significant Nigerian American populations, representing 0.34%, 0.23%, and 0.21% of their respective populations. In the South, Texas has the highest number of Nigerian Americans, reaching 102,544 individuals or 0.34% of the state’s population. Georgia follows with 32,918 individuals, making up 0.30% of its population.

States in the Midwest and West have smaller Nigerian American communities, with many comprising less than 0.1% of their state’s populations. For example, Montana has the smallest community, with only 81 Nigerian Americans, accounting for just 0.007% of the state’s population. While smaller in size, these communities still contribute to the diversity and cultural fabric of their respective states.