Highest Nicaraguan population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. Sweetwater, Florida leads at 16.7%. 1,912 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 24 of the top 25 entries.
Nicaraguan Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest nicaraguan share?
Sweetwater, Florida ranks #1 with 16.7% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by nicaraguan share?
Sweetwater, Florida, Ave Maria, Florida, Palmetto Estates, Florida, Fountainebleau, Florida, Kendall West, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
1,912 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is nicaraguan share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.