the city of Anchorage, Alaska are of Samoan descent, with nearly 6,000 living in the city. Alaska has a relatively high proportion of them, comprising about 0.8% of the state's population. Midwest and South In the Midwest, a significant Samoan community is in Independence, Missouri, where around 1,000 Samoan people reside (0.9% of the city). In nearby Kansas City, Missouri there lives 340 Samoans, which is 0.1% of the city's population. In the Eastern United States and Southeastern United States, Samoan communities exist in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Clarksville, Tennessee. There are 365 Samoan-origin people in Prince William County, Virginia, and a Samoan church in Alexandria. There is a community of Samoans in Liberty County, Georgia. In Texas, there is a Samoan community prominent in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Euless (0.5%), and a Samoan church in the city of Killeen (0.3%). Military Significant numbers of Samoan Americans serve in the U.S. Military. American Samoa has the highest rate of military enlistment of any state or territory. Sports American football is the most popular sport in American Samoa. Per capita, the Samoan Islands have produced the highest number of National Football League players. In 2010, it was estimated that a boy born to Samoan parents is 56 times more likely to get into the NFL than any other boy in America. Notable people Entertainment Queen Muhammad Ali, film director Cooper Andrews, actor Nephi Hannemann, actor Dwayne Johnson, actor, professional wrestler Mark Kanemura, dancer Tony Meredith, dancer, choreographer Josefa Moe, entertainer, celebrity Tanoai Reed, stunt performer, actor Music Alex Aiono, singer, YouTuber Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., hip hop group Drew Deezy, rapper Cheryl Deserée, singer-songwriter Dinah Jane, singer; member of Fifth Harmony Taimane Gardner, ukulele player, composer Maryanne Ito, soul singer Bunny Michael, musician, rapper Mavis Rivers, jazz singer Tedashii, Christian hip hop artist Tenelle, singer-songwriter Politics, law and government Tulsi Gabbard, politician; U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district (2013–2021) Mike Gabbard, politician, member of the Hawaii State Senate Mufi Hannemann, politician; 12th Mayor of Honolulu (2005–2010) Bode Uale, Hawaii state court judge Sports American football Al Afalava C. J. Ah You Harland Ah You Tui Alailefaleula Clifton Alapa Tyson Alualu Brad Anae Robert Anae Charley Ane Charlie Ane Donovan Arp Devin Asiasi Isaac Asiata Matt Asiata Sal Aunese Kahlil Bell Kendrick Bourne Inoke Breckterfield Algie Brown DeForest Buckner Colby Cameron Jordan Cameron Suʻa Cravens Scott Crichton Hershel Dennis Luther Elliss Justin