Largest Portuguese population, US counties · 2020
US counties 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. Bristol County, Massachusetts leads at 140,409. 2,185 counties qualify in total. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
Portuguese Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest portuguese population?
Bristol County, Massachusetts ranks #1 with 140,409 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by portuguese population?
Bristol County, Massachusetts, Providence County, Rhode Island, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Alameda County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,185 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.