Largest Salvadoran population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Salvadoran origin, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles, California leads at 264,914. 3,677 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,677 is 97. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: North Amityville, NY, up 79 places to #81.
Salvadoran Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest salvadoran population?
Los Angeles, California ranks #1 with 264,914 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by salvadoran population?
Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, New York, New York, Dallas, Texas, Irving, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
3,677 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is salvadoran population measured?
Number of residents who are Salvadoran origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).