Largest Portuguese population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Portuguese ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Fall River, Massachusetts leads at 36,053. 4,352 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Portuguese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest portuguese population?
Fall River, Massachusetts ranks #1 with 36,053 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by portuguese population?
Fall River, Massachusetts, New Bedford, Massachusetts, New York, New York, East Providence, Rhode Island, Taunton, Massachusetts.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4,352 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is portuguese population measured?
Number of residents who are Portuguese ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.