Highest Jamaican population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Jamaican ancestry (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Jamaican residents as a percentage of total population. Lauderhill, Florida leads at 21.3%. 3,279 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 11 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,279 is 0.2%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Camp Pendleton South, CA, up 2,174 places to #72.
Jamaican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest jamaican share?
Lauderhill, Florida ranks #1 with 21.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by jamaican share?
Lauderhill, Florida, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, Mount Vernon, New York, North Lauderdale, Florida, Tamarac, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
3,279 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is jamaican share measured?
Share of all residents who are Jamaican ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).