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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Mississippi counties

Mississippi counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 13 counties in Mississippi that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 13 is 0.1%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Lafayette County, MS, up 11 places to #5.

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Highest Nicaraguan population share by state
RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2010
01Scott County, MSMS28,0731.1%+0.6 pts
02DeSoto County, MSMS197,9180.2%+0.1 pts
03▲7Pearl River County, MSMS59,3630.1%–
04▲4Harrison County, MSMS217,1360.1%0.0 pts
05▲11Lafayette County, MSMS59,5970.1%–
06▲1Kemper County, MSMS8,6000.1%–
07▼2Lamar County, MSMS67,4030.1%–
08▲4Rankin County, MSMS162,1810.0%0.0 pts
09▲5Jackson County, MSMS147,6660.0%0.0 pts
10▼1Adams County, MSMS30,0610.0%–
11▼5Bolivar County, MSMS28,2620.0%–
12Hinds County, MSMS211,8880.0%–
13Perry County, MSMS11,5770.0%–
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES