Highest Jamaican population share, US metro areas · 2010
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. Nantucket, MA leads at 5.5%. 596 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 12 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?
Nantucket, MA ranks #1 with 5.5% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by jamaican share?
Nantucket, MA, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Punta Gorda, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
596 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).