RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,144
Most Spanish spoken at home, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of residents 5+ who speak Spanish at home (2024 ACS). Starr County, Texas leads at 91.0%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 21 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPSPEAKS SPANISH AT HOMEVS –
USUnited States334,922,49913.6%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest speaks spanish at home?
Starr County, Texas ranks #1 with 91.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by speaks spanish at home?
Starr County, Texas, Maverick County, Texas, Kenedy County, Texas, Webb County, Texas, Zapata County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is speaks spanish at home measured?
Share of residents 5+ who speak Spanish at home (with or without English fluency). Source: ACS C16001. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).