Largest Mexican population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Mexican origin, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles, California leads at 1,256,627. 6,550 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Mexican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest mexican population?
Los Angeles, California ranks #1 with 1,256,627 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by mexican population?
Los Angeles, California, San Antonio, Texas, Houston, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, Chicago, Illinois.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,550 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is mexican population measured?
Number of residents who are Mexican origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.