Largest foreign-born population, US cities
US cities with the most residents born outside the United States, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not share. New York, New York leads at 3,106,219. 6,826 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 6,826 is 1,191. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Louisville, KY, up 125 places to #64.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest foreign-born population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 3,106,219 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by foreign-born population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, San Jose, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is foreign-born population measured?
Number of residents born outside the United States (ACS B05002). The raw-count companion to the foreign-born share. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).