Largest Mexican population, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the number of residents who are Mexican origin, from the 2010 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA leads at 4,386,488. 918 metro areas qualify in total. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
Mexican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest mexican population?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ranks #1 with 4,386,488 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by mexican population?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is mexican population measured?
Number of residents who are Mexican origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.