Highest Portuguese population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Portuguese ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Portuguese residents as a percentage of total population. Bristol County, Massachusetts leads at 24.9%. 2,185 counties qualify in total. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Portuguese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest portuguese share?
Bristol County, Massachusetts ranks #1 with 24.9% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by portuguese share?
Bristol County, Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rhode Island, Newport County, Rhode Island, Kent County, Rhode Island, Providence County, Rhode Island.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,185 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is portuguese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Portuguese ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.