RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,811
Most foreign-born residents, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of residents born outside the US (2023 ACS). Hialeah, Florida leads at 75.2%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 17 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest foreign-born?
Hialeah, Florida ranks #1 with 75.2% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by foreign-born?
Hialeah, Florida, Sweetwater, Florida, Fountainebleau, Florida, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, Doral, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).