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Highest Nicaraguan population share, North Carolina cities

North Carolina 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 44 cities in North Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Mebane, NCNC21,9521.4%–

02Lillington, NCNC5,0401.1%–

03Jacksonville, NCNC72,7320.9%–

04Clinton, NCNC8,4660.8%–

05Statesville, NCNC32,1810.7%–

06Kill Devil Hills, NCNC7,7310.6%–

07Asheboro, NCNC27,9900.5%–

08Mint Hill, NCNC29,4760.4%–

09Gastonia, NCNC87,0670.4%–

10Siler City, NCNC8,1550.4%–

11High Point, NCNC120,5710.3%–

12Charlotte, NCNC964,7840.3%–

13Indian Trail, NCNC44,3030.3%–

14Harrisburg, NCNC20,7420.2%–

15Greensboro, NCNC308,6670.2%–

16Winston-Salem, NCNC257,2710.2%–

17Fletcher, NCNC8,3730.2%–

18Clayton, NCNC32,6330.2%–

19Wake Forest, NCNC58,1470.2%–

20Hope Mills, NCNC18,3240.2%–

21Concord, NCNC114,5980.1%–

22Morganton, NCNC17,8490.1%–

23Hendersonville, NCNC15,8670.1%–

24Burlington, NCNC61,4960.1%–

25Raleigh, NCNC506,3060.1%–

26Durham, NCNC305,5610.1%–

27Stallings, NCNC17,7600.1%–

28Piney Green, NCNC14,0780.1%–

29Clemmons, NCNC22,8080.1%–

30Wilmington, NCNC126,8090.1%–

31Anderson Creek, NCNC13,9270.1%–

32Asheville, NCNC93,5230.1%–

33New Bern, NCNC34,7240.1%–

34Cary, NCNC183,5820.1%–

35Greenville, NCNC96,4430.1%–

36Apex, NCNC80,4190.1%–

37Huntersville, NCNC68,5350.1%–

38Holly Springs, NCNC50,2880.1%–

39Cornelius, NCNC35,0940.0%–

40Kernersville, NCNC29,1280.0%–

41Morrisville, NCNC32,4660.0%–

42Mooresville, NCNC55,8420.0%–

43Sanford, NCNC34,1380.0%–

44Fayetteville, NCNC209,1200.0%–

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