Highest Central American population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Central American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Central American residents as a percentage of total population. Lexington, NE leads at 14.4%. 909 metro areas qualify in total. Nebraska carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest central american share?
Lexington, NE ranks #1 with 14.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by central american share?
Lexington, NE, Worthington, MN, Liberal, KS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Columbus, NE.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
909 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is central american share measured?
Share of all residents who are Central American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).