Highest Hispanic population share, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Hispanic or Latino of any race (2000 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Hispanic residents as a percentage of total population. Starr County, Texas leads at 97.5%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 21 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% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by hispanic / latino?
Starr County, Texas, Maverick County, Texas, Webb County, Texas, Brooks County, Texas, Zavala County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is hispanic / latino measured?
Share identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.