Largest Puerto Rican population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Puerto Rican origin, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 581,101. 5,835 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 5,835 is 161. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Southbridge, MA, up 44 places to #100.
Puerto Rican Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest puerto rican population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 581,101 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by puerto rican population?
New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Illinois, Springfield, Massachusetts, Orlando, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,835 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is puerto rican population measured?
Number of residents who are Puerto Rican origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).