Highest South American population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 11.9%. 878 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest south american share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 11.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by south american share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Trenton-Princeton, NJ.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
878 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is south american share measured?
Share of all residents who are South American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).