Highest Nicaraguan population share, US counties · 2020
US counties 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. Miami-Dade County, Florida leads at 4.0%. 954 counties qualify in total. Florida carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Nicaraguan Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest nicaraguan share?
Miami-Dade County, Florida ranks #1 with 4.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by nicaraguan share?
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Hendry County, Florida, Sierra County, California, Winchester, Virginia, San Mateo County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
954 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.