Highest Hispanic population share, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Hispanic or Latino of any race (1990 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Hispanic residents as a percentage of total population. Starr County, Texas leads at 97.5%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 19 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest hispanic / latino?
Starr County, Texas ranks #1 with 97.5% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by hispanic / latino?
Starr County, Texas, Webb County, Texas, Maverick County, Texas, Jim Hogg County, Texas, Brooks County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is hispanic / latino measured?
Share identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.