Highest Jamaican population share, US metro areas · 2020
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 3.1%. 656 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 9 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 3.1% (2020 American Community Survey).
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 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 (2020).