Top Ten US Cities with the Highest Hispanic/Latino Population by Percent
Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff
The Hispanic/Latino population in the United States is one of the largest growing demographics. That growth isn't evenly distributed across the country, however; job opportunities, existing communities, and geographical location are all factors in where people have chosen to live. These are the U.S. cities that have the highest Hispanic/Latino populations according to the 2010 census.
| Place and state | Total population | Percent Hispanic of total population |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo, Tex. | 236,091 | 95.9 |
| Hialeah, Fla. | 224,669 | 94.7 |
| Brownsville, Tex. | 175,023 | 93.2 |
| McAllen, Tex. | 129,877 | 84.6 |
| El Paso, Tex. | 649,121 | 81.7 |
| Santa Ana, Calif. | 337,977 | 78.2 |
| Salinas, Calif. | 150,441 | 75.0 |
| Oxnard, Calif. | 197,899 | 73.5 |
| Downey, Calif. | 111,772 | 70.7 |
| Pomona, Calif. | 151,691 | 70.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, Summary File 1.
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