Largest Central American population, US counties
US counties 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 County, California leads at 863,479. 2,604 counties qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 2,604 is 132. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Jackson County, MO, up 28 places to #99.
Central Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest central american population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 863,479 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by central american population?
Los Angeles County, California, Harris County, Texas, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Prince George's County, Maryland, Dallas County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,604 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).