Largest Jamaican population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Jamaican ancestry, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 215,919. 3,279 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 15 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,279 is 55. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Columbia, SC, up 265 places to #81.
Jamaican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest jamaican population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 215,919 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by jamaican population?
New York, New York, Lauderhill, Florida, Miramar, Florida, Hartford, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
3,279 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is jamaican population measured?
Number of residents who are Jamaican ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).