Highest Puerto Rican population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Puerto Rican origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Puerto Rican residents as a percentage of total population. Springfield, MA leads at 21.8%. 911 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 6 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 puerto rican share?
Springfield, MA ranks #1 with 21.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by puerto rican share?
Springfield, MA, Vineland, NJ, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, Amsterdam, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
911 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is puerto rican share measured?
Share of all residents who are Puerto Rican origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).