Highest Portuguese population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas 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. Providence-Warwick, RI-MA leads at 13.9%. 848 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
Portuguese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest portuguese share?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ranks #1 with 13.9% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by portuguese share?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, Hilo-Kailua, HI, Kapaa, HI, Vineyard Haven, MA, Merced, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
848 metro areas 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.