RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,642
Most foreign-born residents, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of residents born outside the US (2010 ACS). Sweetwater, Florida leads at 76.6%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 15 of the top 25 entries.
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USUnited States308,745,53812.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest foreign-born?
Sweetwater, Florida ranks #1 with 76.6% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by foreign-born?
Sweetwater, Florida, Fountainebleau, Florida, Hialeah, Florida, West Miami, Florida, Langley Park, Maryland.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is foreign-born measured?
Share of residents born outside the United States. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.