Highest South American population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 8.4%. 810 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
South Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest south american share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 8.4% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by south american share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, Naples-Marco Island, FL, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
810 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census 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, 2010 Decennial Census.