Highest Hispanic population share, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas 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. Rio Grande City-Roma, TX leads at 97.5%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 16 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest hispanic / latino?
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX ranks #1 with 97.5% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by hispanic / latino?
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX, Laredo, TX, Eagle Pass, TX, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, Raymondville, TX.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas 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.