Highest share of residents born in El Salvador, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who were born in El Salvador (2024 American Community Survey, table B05006). Kenedy County, Texas leads at 24.8%. 1,475 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 8 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 1,475 is 0.1%.
Immigrants from El Salvador: country profile →UPDATED 2026-10-19 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest born in el salvador (share)?
Kenedy County, Texas ranks #1 with 24.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by born in el salvador (share)?
Kenedy County, Texas, Manassas Park, Virginia, Manassas, Virginia, Prince George's County, Maryland, Prince William County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,475 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is born in el salvador (share) measured?
Share of all residents who were born in El Salvador (ACS table B05006). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).