Highest Salvadoran population share, US metro areas · 2010
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 4.0%. 612 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 1.9%, against an all-metro areas median of 0.1%.
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 4.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by salvadoran share?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Grand Island, NE, Huntsville, TX, Sanford, NC.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
612 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).