Highest Puerto Rican population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Puerto Rican origin (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Puerto Rican residents as a percentage of total population. Springfield, MA leads at 16.6%. 881 metro areas qualify in total. Pennsylvania carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Puerto Rican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest puerto rican share?
Springfield, MA ranks #1 with 16.6% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by puerto rican share?
Springfield, MA, Vineland, NJ, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, Reading, PA, Amsterdam, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
881 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census 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, 2010 Decennial Census.