Highest Jamaican population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Jamaican ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Jamaican residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 3.1%. 656 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Jamaican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest jamaican share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 3.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by jamaican share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
656 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is jamaican share measured?
Share of all residents who are Jamaican ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.