Largest Central American population, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Central American origin, from the 2020 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 798,470. 2,485 counties qualify in total. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Central Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest central american population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 798,470 (2020 Decennial Census).
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?
2,485 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is central american population measured?
Number of residents who are Central American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.