Largest foreign-born population, US counties · 2020
US counties with the most residents born outside the United States, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not share. Los Angeles County, California leads at 3,377,634. 3,135 counties qualify in total. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest foreign-born population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 3,377,634 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by foreign-born population?
Los Angeles County, California, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Harris County, Texas, Queens County, New York, Cook County, Illinois.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.