In 2023, Michigan had the second-highest Arab American population in the United States, with a total of *******. In that same year, there were just over **** million people of Arabian ancestry living in the United States.

In 2024, over **** million people of Arab ancestry were living in the United States, an increase from the previous year. California has the highest Arab American population nationwide.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arab population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Arab across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Arab was 8,830, a 2.36% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Arab population was 8,626, an increase of 1.48% compared to a population of 8,500 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Arab increased by 1,401. In this period, the peak population was 8,830 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Arab is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Arab population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Arab Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arab population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Arab. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Arab by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Arab.

Key observations

The largest age group in Arab, AL was for the group of age 15-19 years with a population of 620 (7.33%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Arab, AL was the 85+ years with a population of 162 (1.91%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Arab is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Arab total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Arab Population by Age. You can refer the same here

According to a survey conducted in 2020, there were approximately **** million Muslims in the United States in 2020, up from about **** in 2011.

United States - Population, Total for the Arab World was 481667539.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population, Total for the Arab World reached a record high of 481667539.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 92197715.00000 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population, Total for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

United States - Population Growth for the Arab World was 2.18849 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Growth for the Arab World reached a record high of 3.67835 in January of 1990 and a record low of 1.52590 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Growth for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World was 62.74242 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World reached a record high of 62.74242 in January of 2023 and a record low of 51.47680 in January of 1972. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Ages 15 to 64 for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This survey, dealing with the war in Iraq, was directed to people of Arabic background. Topics included: U.S. intervention, support of the war effort, reasons for the war, whether Saddam Hussein should be removed from power, the future of Saddam Hussein, and treatment of Americans of Arabic descent

The results of a survey about the share of Arab youth on which non-Arab country has increased its influence in the Arab world the most over the past five years across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2020 showed that around ** percent of the respondents were said to believe the United States of America (USA) was the non-Arab country with the most increased influence in the Arab world in the past five years.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Arab city, Alabama. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

United States - Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Arab World was 32.73804 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Arab World reached a record high of 44.86664 in January of 1968 and a record low of 32.56357 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population Ages 0 to 14 for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Islam is the major religion in many African countries, especially in the north of the continent. In Comoros, Libya, Western Sahara, at least 99 percent of the population was Muslim as of 202. These were the highest percentages on the continent. However, also in many other African nations, the majority of the population was Muslim. In Egypt, for instance, Islam was the religion of 79 percent of the people. Islam and other religions in Africa Africa accounts for an important share of the world’s Muslim population. As of 2019, 16 percent of the Muslims worldwide lived in Sub-Saharan Africa, while 20 percent of them lived in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Together with Christianity, Islam is the most common religious affiliation in Africa, followed by several traditional African religions. Although to a smaller extent, numerous other religions are practiced on the continent: these include Judaism, the Baha’i Faith, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Number of Muslims worldwide Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world. There are approximately 1.9 billion Muslims globally, with the largest Muslim communities living in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, Indonesia hosts the highest number of Muslims worldwide, amounting to over 200 million, followed by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Islam is also present in Europe and America. The largest Islamic communities in Europe are in France (5.72 million), Germany (4.95 million), and the United Kingdom (4.13 million). In the United States, there is an estimated number of around 3.45 million Muslims.

In 2020, around **** percent of the Iranian population identified as Muslim. Around ** percent identified as Shia Muslims in the same year, while a much smaller share followed the Sunni Muslim religion. In Iran, most Sunni Muslims belong to ethnic minority groups. Iran’s demographics The total population in Iran has grown steadily and is expected to surpass ** million in 2028. The vast majority of the population in the country was between 15 and 64 years of age. At the same time, the share of people aged above 64 increased in recent years and constituted over ***** percent of the total population. Muslim population worldwide In Europe, it was estimated that the Muslim population could triple by the middle of the century. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia had the largest share of Muslims as a proportion of its population. On the African continent, the highest number of Muslims was estimated in Nigeria, with close to a hundred million Islam followers. In the United States, less than one percent of the population identified as Muslims.

UNFPA Real-Time Arab States Activity Dataset

UNFPA Arab States Activity Dataset

United States - Population ages 65 and above for the Arab World was 4.51954 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population ages 65 and above for the Arab World reached a record high of 4.75913 in January of 2020 and a record low of 3.39403 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population ages 65 and above for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

In 2007, the Pew Research Center conducted the "/data-archive?fid=MUSLIMS" Target="_blank">first-ever nationwide survey of Muslim Americans. As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approached, it seemed an appropriate time to survey Muslim Americans again and take stock of any important changes in the attitudes, opinions and experiences of this growing segment of U.S. society. The 2011 survey repeats many key questions from the 2007 poll. It also closely follows the methodology of the previous survey, including the use of random-digit-dialing to screen a large number of households (more than 41,000) to obtain a representative national sample of Muslims. As in 2007, interviews were conducted not only in English but also in Arabic, Urdu and Farsi, helping to ensure coverage of parts of the heavily immigrant Muslim American population that could be missed by an English-only survey.

The Pew Research Center study was able to complete interviews with 1,033 Muslim American adults 18 years old and older from a probability sample consisting of three sampling frames. Interviews were conducted by telephone between April 14 and July 22, 2001 by the research firm Abt SRBI.

United States - Employment to Population Ratio for the Arab World was 40.96% in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Employment to Population Ratio for the Arab World reached a record high of 43.35 in January of 2010 and a record low of 39.52 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Employment to Population Ratio for the Arab World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

The fourth wave is based on a nationally representative probability sample of the population aged 18 and above. In most countries, the sample includes 1,200 citizens. Additional samples of 300 Syrian nationals living outside of refugee camps were included in Jordan and Lebanon. The data were conducted in face-to-face public opinion surveys (CAPI and PAPI).