Highest Jamaican population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Jamaican ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Jamaican residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 3.0%. 680 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest jamaican share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 3.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by jamaican share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Waterbury-Shelton, CT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
680 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).