Highest West Indian population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are West Indian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: West Indian residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 9.4%. 820 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 12 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 west indian share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 9.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by west indian share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Naples-Marco Island, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
820 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is west indian share measured?
Share of all residents who are West Indian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).