Bosnian Americans: 2020 Census Count and Distribution

The 2020 U.S. Census recorded 153,019 people of Bosnian origin—a significant increase from 2010 (98,766) and 2000 (45,884).

Major Population Centers

• St. Louis, MO: ~70,000 (largest concentration; "Little Bosnia" on Gravois)
• Chicago, IL: ~15,000 (North Side, suburbs)
• Atlanta, GA: ~10,000
• Grand Rapids, MI: ~8,000
• Phoenix, AZ: ~6,000
• Jacksonville, FL: ~5,000
• New York City: ~5,000 (scattered)
• Seattle/Tacoma: ~4,000
• Utah (Salt Lake City area): ~3,500

Demographic Profile

• Arrival Waves: 1990s refugees (war), 2000s family reunification, 2010s+ economic migrants
• Religion: Majority Muslim (secular-traditional); significant Catholic/Orthodox minorities
• Education: High college attainment vs. US average
• Employment: Healthcare, trucking, manufacturing, IT, entrepreneurship

Community Institutions

• Islamic Community of Bosniaks in North America (ICNAB)
• Bosnian American Genocide Institute (education/advocacy)
• Numerous mosques, cultural centers, weekend schools (Bosnian language)
• Annual conventions: ICNAB, B&H Festival (St. Louis)

St. Louis's Bosnian community—concentrated, organized, economically integrated—is often cited as a model refugee resettlement success story.