Most foreign-born residents, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of residents born outside the US (2024 ACS). Sweetwater, Florida leads at 74.8%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 19 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest foreign-born?
Sweetwater, Florida ranks #1 with 74.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by foreign-born?
Sweetwater, Florida, Hialeah, Florida, Fountainebleau, Florida, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, Doral, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is foreign-born measured?
Share of residents born outside the United States. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).