Highest Nicaraguan population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas 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-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 2.1%. 493 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Nicaraguan Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest nicaraguan share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 2.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
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 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.