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Guide Turkey → the USA · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Turkish community in the USA

How many Turkish people live in the USA, where they live, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Turkish people live in the USA?

According to the US Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, 286,379 people report Turkish ancestry and 184,010 were born in Turkey. The biggest communities live in New York, California and New Jersey.

286,379Turkish ancestry (2024)
184,010born in Turkey
37,339in New York State
36,746in California
27,424in New Jersey

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 (1-year), via Census Reporter. The figures are survey estimates.

Where people live

Where Turkish people live in the USA

Turkish people live all over the USA: most around New York and New Jersey, in California, Florida and Texas.

NY
New York and New Jersey37,339 and 27,424 people of Turkish ancestry; a consulate in New York.
CA
California36,746 people of Turkish ancestry; a consulate in Los Angeles.
FL
Florida and Texas26,231 and 21,513 people of Turkish ancestry; consulates in Miami and Houston.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

Msq
The Diyanet Center of AmericaIn Lanham, Maryland: set up in 1993, it offers religious, social and educational services. Its campus was expanded in 2016.
Edu
Turkish lessonsFree online lessons in Turkish and Turkish culture for children aged 5 to 16 (Ülkem Yanımda, Turkey's education ministry): register on ulkemyanimda.eba.gov.tr. Courses at associations and mosques too.
TR
Embassy and consulatesThe embassy's consular section in Washington serves DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Consulates general are in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston and Miami.
Shop
Turkish shopsTurkish shops and bakeries in New York, New Jersey and other big cities.
TV
TV feeThe USA has no TV fee.
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Booking an appointmentBook consular services online at konsolosluk.gov.tr: choose “Randevu Al”, then “Türk Vatandaşları İçin Konsolosluk İşlemleri”.
NYC
The Turkish Day ParadeEvery May on Madison Avenue in New York. The 43rd parade was on 16 May 2026, from 38th Street to Madison Square Park.
1890
How the community grewThe first Turkish immigrants came between the 1890s and the early 1920s. A second wave, with many doctors, students and academics, began in the early 1950s.
TV
Turkish TVThe channels from home, live in the USA.Read the TV guide →
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Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your series, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Turkish. Live in the USA, on your TV.

How to watch Turkish TV in the USA →
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Online

Where Turkish people in the USA meet online

For jobs, rooms, advice and events, many people use Facebook groups and city pages.

FB
Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “ABD'deki Türkler” or a town, like “New York Türkleri”.
TR
Foreign ministryTurkey's missions abroad and consular information.mfa.gov.tr →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and rooms, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Turkish people live in the USA?

286,379 people report Turkish ancestry and 184,010 were born in Turkey (2024 American Community Survey).

Where do most Turkish people in the USA live?

Around New York and New Jersey, and in California, Florida and Texas.

Where can children learn Turkish?

In free online lessons for children aged 5 to 16 (ulkemyanimda.eba.gov.tr), and in courses at associations and mosques.

Are there Facebook groups for Turkish people in the USA?

Yes. Search Facebook groups for “ABD'deki Türkler” or a town.

Which Turkish consulate covers New York and New Jersey?

The consulate general in New York, at 821 United Nations Plaza. It serves New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Is there a Turkish consulate in California?

Yes, the consulate general in Los Angeles. It serves California and the other western states.

Can I watch Turkish TV in the USA?

Yes. Our Turkish TV in the USA guide shows every option.

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