Highest share of residents born in Mexico, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who were born in Mexico (2024 American Community Survey, table B05006). San Luis, Arizona leads at 45.5%. 5,667 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 17 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 5,667 is 1.1%.
Immigrants from Mexico: country profile →UPDATED 2026-10-19 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest born in mexico (share)?
San Luis, Arizona ranks #1 with 45.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by born in mexico (share)?
San Luis, Arizona, Calexico, California, Mecca, California, Nogales, Arizona, Greenfield, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,667 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is born in mexico (share) measured?
Share of all residents who were born in Mexico (ACS table B05006). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).