Highest Portuguese population share, US metro areas · 2010
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 16.6%. 826 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 14 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 16.6% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by portuguese share?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, Vineyard Haven, MA, Hilo-Kailua, HI, Kapaa, HI, Kahului-Wailuku, HI.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
826 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).