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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Louisiana cities

Louisiana cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 40 cities in Louisiana that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Bridge City, LALA7,2972.7%–

02Harahan, LALA8,9162.0%–

03Kenner, LALA65,1361.9%–

04Broussard, LALA15,7991.8%–

05Metairie, LALA139,7291.7%–

06Harvey, LALA20,9151.6%–

07Houma, LALA31,7351.5%–

08Terrytown, LALA24,7261.3%–

09Covington, LALA11,7211.1%–

10Reserve, LALA7,7911.0%–

11Gardere, LALA12,2230.8%–

12Cut Off, LALA5,3980.6%–

13Laplace, LALA28,3430.6%–

14Gretna, LALA17,3600.6%–

15Central, LALA30,3130.5%–

16Jefferson, LALA9,7030.5%–

17Lacombe, LALA6,3100.5%–

18New Orleans, LALA362,1540.4%–

19River Ridge, LALA13,3120.4%–

20West Monroe, LALA12,4780.4%–

21Belle Chasse, LALA10,9340.3%–

22Slidell, LALA28,3410.2%–

23Woodmere, LALA11,8790.2%–

24Eden Isle, LALA7,6830.2%–

25Baton Rouge, LALA222,7950.2%–

26Leesville, LALA5,2100.2%–

27St. Rose, LALA7,6440.2%–

28Marrero, LALA32,5400.2%–

29Westwego, LALA8,3170.2%–

30Chalmette, LALA22,6160.1%–

31Shenandoah, LALA17,9980.1%–

32Timberlane, LALA10,8860.1%–

33Village St. George, LALA8,2730.1%–

34Hammond, LALA24,0320.1%–

35Shreveport, LALA175,9020.0%–

36Lafayette, LALA123,3110.0%–

37Thibodaux, LALA15,5730.0%–

38DeRidder, LALA9,5030.0%–

39Mandeville, LALA12,9180.0%–

40Lake Charles, LALA82,6760.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES