Highest Costa Rican population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Costa Rican origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Costa Rican residents as a percentage of total population. Lincoln County, North Carolina leads at 1.5%. 802 counties qualify in total. New Jersey carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest costa rican share?
Lincoln County, North Carolina ranks #1 with 1.5% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by costa rican share?
Lincoln County, North Carolina, Somerset County, New Jersey, McCreary County, Kentucky, Colusa County, California, Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
How many counties are in this ranking?
802 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is costa rican share measured?
Share of all residents who are Costa Rican origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).