Largest Central American population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Central American origin, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles, California leads at 501,159. 5,523 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 5,523 is 164. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Lancaster, CA, up 77 places to #53.
Central Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest central american population?
Los Angeles, California ranks #1 with 501,159 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by central american population?
Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, New York, New York, Miami, Florida, Dallas, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,523 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is central american population measured?
Number of residents who are Central American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).