Highest Portuguese population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Portuguese ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Portuguese residents as a percentage of total population. Providence-Warwick, RI-MA leads at 12.3%. 840 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 11 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 portuguese share?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ranks #1 with 12.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by portuguese share?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, Hilo-Kailua, HI, Kapaa, HI, Merced, CA, Kahului-Wailuku, HI.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
840 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is portuguese share measured?
Share of all residents who are Portuguese ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).