Largest South American population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are South American origin, from the 2020 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 387,848. 5,020 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
South Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest south american population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 387,848 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by south american population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Miami, Florida, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,020 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is south american population measured?
Number of residents who are South American origin (Hispanic origin, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.