Largest Salvadoran population, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Salvadoran origin, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles County, California leads at 421,537. 1,601 counties qualify in total. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
Salvadoran Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest salvadoran population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 421,537 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by salvadoran population?
Los Angeles County, California, Harris County, Texas, Prince George's County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland, Dallas County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
1,601 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is salvadoran population measured?
Number of residents who are Salvadoran origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.