Largest South American population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are South American 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 415,958. 5,293 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 12 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 5,293 is 144. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Aurora, CO, up 118 places to #77.
South Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest south american population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 415,958 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by south american population?
New York, New York, Miami, Florida, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,293 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is south american population measured?
Number of residents who are South American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).