Highest Nicaraguan population share, US metro areas · 2020
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 2.1%. 493 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 6 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 2.1% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by nicaraguan share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Clewiston, FL, Winchester, VA-WV, Key West-Key Largo, FL, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
493 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).