Muslim Population in the US: Statistics & Projections
How many Muslims live in America, who they are, and what the data means for organisations that want to reach them.
About 5.5 million Muslims of all ages live in the United States, according to Pew Research Center's latest estimate (September 2026), more than double the 2.4 million it estimated in 2007 [1]. That is roughly 1.6% of the US population (Wusul calculation) [11].
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- About 5.5 million Muslims of all ages live in the US, Pew's latest estimate (September 2026), up from 2.4 million in 2007 [1].
- Pew's estimate includes about 1.9 million children. Its adult components (2.3 million immigrants, 0.6 million second generation, 0.7 million third generation or later) add up to about 3.6 million adults [2].
- Muslims are among the youngest religious groups in America: 35% of Muslim adults are aged 18 to 29, compared with 14% of Christians [3].
- They are one of the few US religious groups with no racial or ethnic majority: roughly 30% White (a category that includes Arabs), 30% Asian, 20% Black and 11% Hispanic [3].
- The largest counts of mosque-affiliated Muslims are in New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey and Texas; the highest shares are in Illinois, New York and New Jersey [9].
- Civic power is growing: 255 Muslim elected officials and judges in 26 states in 2026, 43% of them women [19], and 85% of eligible Muslims registered to vote in 2025, up from 60% in 2016 [23].
- Muslim respondents out-gave non-Muslims: an average of $3,200 to charity in 2020 against $1,905 [39], including $1,810 to faith-based causes against $1,138, and only about a quarter of their faith-based giving went to houses of worship [35].
- Hostility remains high: 51% of Americans said in January 2026 that Islam encourages violence more than other religions, including 76% of Republicans and 29% of Democrats [1].
- The US Islamic charity sector counts 5,189 organisations with combined reported revenue of $1.85 billion; the ten largest account for 43% of it, and 47% of the organisations are in five states [37].
- Muslim households spent an estimated $170.8 billion in 2024, and Muslim-owned small and medium businesses generated $46.9 billion in revenue, according to an industry estimate [40, 41].
Frequently asked questions
How many Muslims are there in the US?
About 5.5 million Muslims of all ages live in the United States, according to Pew Research Center's latest estimate, published in September 2026. That is up from 2.4 million in 2007. The estimate includes about 1.9 million children.
What percentage of the US population is Muslim?
Roughly 1.6% of the US population, dividing Pew's 2026 estimate of 5.5 million by the Census Bureau's population estimate (a Wusul calculation). Pew's Religious Landscape Study, which surveys adults only, puts Muslims at about 1% of US adults.
Which US states have the most Muslims?
By the 2020 US Religion Census count of mosque-affiliated Muslims, New York (724,475), California (504,056), Illinois (473,792), New Jersey (321,652) and Texas (313,209) have the most. Illinois, New York and New Jersey have the highest shares of their populations.
How much do Muslim Americans give to charity?
In a 2021 survey by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, Muslim respondents reported giving an average of $3,200 to charity in 2020, against $1,905 for non-Muslims, including $1,810 to faith-based causes. The same researchers estimated $1.8 billion in zakat in 2021.
How many Muslims live in New York City?
The 2020 US Religion Census counted 906,604 mosque-affiliated Muslims in the New York metropolitan area, 4.50% of its population, and 724,475 in New York State. It reports metro areas rather than the city itself, and it does not count Muslims with no mosque connection.
How many Muslims live in Michigan?
The 2020 US Religion Census counted 241,828 mosque-affiliated Muslims in Michigan, 2.40% of the state population, concentrated in the Detroit metro area (196,878).
How many Black American Muslims are there?
In Pew's Religious Landscape Study of 2023-24, 20% of Muslim adults in the US were Black. African American Muslims are one of the community's oldest parts, with roots going back to the country's earliest history.
How many Muslims serve in the US military?
In December 2015 the Department of Defense counted 5,896 service members who self-identified as Muslim. Religion reporting is voluntary, and about 400,000 personnel had not stated a faith, so the real number is likely higher.
How much do Muslim Americans spend?
An industry estimate by DinarStandard puts US Muslim household spending at $170.8 billion in 2024, with Muslim-led small and medium businesses generating $46.9 billion in revenue.
Is the Muslim population in the US growing?
Yes. Pew's estimate more than doubled from 2.4 million in 2007 to about 5.5 million in 2026, and the number of mosques rose from 1,209 in 2000 to 2,769 in 2020. Pew's earlier projection put the population at 8.1 million by 2050.
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