Community insights
Muslim population and mosques in the United States: statistics, states & faith
A look at how many Muslims live in America, where mosques are growing fastest, and how faith shapes community life today.
Islam is one of the fastest-growing faiths in the United States. From small storefront prayer spaces to grand purpose-built mosques, Muslim communities have put down roots in nearly every state. Below is an in-depth look at the numbers behind this growth — population, demographics, religious practice, and the mosques that anchor these communities.
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Muslim population in the U.S. at a glance
4.5M
Muslims in the U.S. (about 1.3% of the population)
35%
are between ages 18 and 29, the youngest of any major faith group
2x by 2050
projected growth, making Islam the second-largest U.S. faith
59%
are foreign-born, reflecting decades of immigration and diversity
A racially and ethnically diverse community
No single racial or ethnic group makes up a majority of U.S. Muslims — the community is a mosaic of backgrounds.
White
30%
Asian
30%
Black
20%
Hispanic
11%
Mixed or other
8%
Faith and civic life
42%
say religion is very important in their daily life
45%
attend mosque for Friday prayers at least once a week
66%
say giving to charity, including Zakat, is essential to their faith
“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
States with the largest Muslim populations
New York
~800,000
California
~700,000
Illinois
~400,000
Texas
~350,000
New Jersey
~270,000
Mosques across America
3,000+
mosques and Islamic centers nationwide
31%
growth in the number of mosques over the last decade
2,000+
congregations run full-time weekend or Islamic schools
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