Largest Nicaraguan population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Nicaraguan origin, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Miami-Dade County, Florida leads at 115,910. 1,065 counties qualify in total. California carries 10 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 1,065 is 50. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Oklahoma County, OK, up 239 places to #73.
Nicaraguan Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest nicaraguan population?
Miami-Dade County, Florida ranks #1 with 115,910 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by nicaraguan population?
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Los Angeles County, California, Broward County, Florida, Harris County, Texas, Contra Costa County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,065 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is nicaraguan population measured?
Number of residents who are Nicaraguan origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).