Highest West Indian population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are West Indian ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: West Indian residents as a percentage of total population. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at 8.9%. 803 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
West Indian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest west indian share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with 8.9% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by west indian share?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Nantucket, MA, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Naples-Marco Island, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
803 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is west indian share measured?
Share of all residents who are West Indian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.