Largest Hispanic population, US cities · 1990
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Hispanic or Latino of any race, from the 1990 American Community Survey (table B03002). Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 1,737,927. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,058 is 208.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest hispanic population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 1,737,927 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by hispanic population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, San Antonio, Texas, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is hispanic population measured?
Number of residents who are Hispanic or Latino of any race (derived from the ACS race table B03002). Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.