Largest foreign-born population, US cities · 2020
US cities with the most residents born outside the United States, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not share. New York, New York leads at 3,206,955. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest foreign-born population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 3,206,955 (2020 Decennial Census).
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?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.