Highest Salvadoran population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Salvadoran origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Salvadoran residents as a percentage of total population. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV leads at 5.4%. 751 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 2.8%, against an all-metro areas median of 0.2%.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest salvadoran share?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ranks #1 with 5.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by salvadoran share?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Monticello, IN, Jasper, IN, Marshall, MO, Nantucket, MA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
751 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is salvadoran share measured?
Share of all residents who are Salvadoran origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).