Highest Nicaraguan population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas 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. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 2.3%. 411 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest nicaraguan share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 2.3% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by nicaraguan share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Key West-Key Largo, FL, Carson City, NV, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
411 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is nicaraguan share measured?
Share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).