5 States with the Highest Muslim Population in the US

2. New York

Percentage of Muslim Population: 3.6%

Total Muslim Population: 724,475

New York has the largest total Muslim population in the United States. It is a cosmopolitan state with a diverse population. There are large Muslim communities in cities such as New York City and Buffalo. A lot of Muslims came to New York in the 1980s and 1990s as refugees or recipients of Green cards. Many of these Muslims belong to the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The state has several mosques and community centers for Muslims, such as the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY) and Masjid Malcolm Shabazz. In fact, Greater New York City has the highest number of mosques in the country.