Ranking of Michigan Counties By Population with Iranian Ancestry in 2021

Updated on April 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, there were 4.87K people in Michigan with Iranian ancestry. Among all Michigan counties, Oakland County had the highest population with Iranian ancestry (1.29K), followed by Washtenaw County (1.01K), and Wayne County (829).

The chart and table below shows the top 10 counties with high number of people with Iranian ancestry.

You can see similar information for other states and for other ancestry groups in Michigan.

Data Source: US Census Bureau.
Ranking of Michigan Counties By Population with Iranian Ancestry in 2021
Oakland County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
Ingham County
Kalamazoo County
Macomb County
Ottawa County
Saginaw County
Kent County
Genesee County
Ranking of Michigan Counties By Population with Iranian Ancestry in 2021
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Rank County Population
1 Oakland County 1290
2 Washtenaw County 1013
3 Wayne County 829
4 Ingham County 307
5 Kalamazoo County 215
6 Macomb County 205
7 Ottawa County 146
8 Saginaw County 144
9 Kent County 113
10 Genesee County 57
11 Grand Traverse County 54
12 Berrien County 40
12 Livingston County 40
13 Eaton County 35
13 Otsego County 35
14 Shiawassee County 34
15 Hillsdale County 31
15 St. Clair County 31
16 Clinton County 30
17 Houghton County 29
18 Mecosta County 25
19 Isabella County 21
20 Monroe County 16
21 Barry County 15
21 Tuscola County 15
22 Newaygo County 11
23 Lapeer County 9
23 Muskegon County 9
24 Gratiot County 8
25 Alpena County 7
25 Luce County 7
26 Calhoun County 6
26 Ionia County 6
26 Lenawee County 6
27 Cass County 4
27 Montmorency County 4
28 Arenac County 3
28 Baraga County 3
28 Benzie County 3
28 Kalkaska County 3
28 Menominee County 3
28 Midland County 3
29 Missaukee County 2