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Largest Guatemalan American Communities
About 1,926,611 Guatemalan Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in Los Angeles, CA (179,607).
- Guatemalan Americans in the U.S.
- 1,926,611
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.58%
- Largest state
- California
- 512,341 people
- Largest city
- Los Angeles, CA
- 179,607 people
Cities with the most Guatemalan Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 179,607 | 4.7% |
| 2 | Houston, TX | 44,350 | 1.9% |
| 3 | New York, NY | 44,294 | 0.5% |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | 18,804 | 0.7% |
| 5 | Providence, RI | 17,501 | 9.1% |
| 6 | Oakland, CA | 15,487 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Trenton, NJ | 15,449 | 17.1% |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | 12,056 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | 11,582 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Lynn, MA | 9,931 | 9.8% |
| 11 | Oklahoma City, OK | 9,835 | 1.4% |
| 12 | Lake Worth Beach, FL | 9,577 | 22.1% |
| 13 | Langley Park, MD | 9,454 | 44.0% |
| 14 | Nashville, TN | 9,372 | 1.4% |
| 15 | Stamford, CT | 9,189 | 6.7% |
| 16 | Plainfield, NJ | 8,971 | 16.2% |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | 8,803 | 0.6% |
| 18 | Homestead, FL | 8,428 | 10.2% |
| 19 | San Rafael, CA | 8,017 | 13.3% |
| 20 | San Francisco, CA | 7,973 | 1.0% |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | 7,897 | 0.9% |
| 22 | Austin, TX | 6,991 | 0.7% |
| 23 | Long Beach, CA | 6,945 | 1.5% |
| 24 | Memphis, TN | 6,835 | 1.1% |
| 25 | Chattanooga, TN | 6,753 | 3.6% |
| 26 | Boston, MA | 6,166 | 0.9% |
| 27 | Las Vegas, NV | 6,063 | 0.9% |
| 28 | Riverside, CA | 6,031 | 1.9% |
| 29 | Miami, FL | 5,923 | 1.3% |
| 30 | San Diego, CA | 5,855 | 0.4% |
Counties with the most Guatemalan Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County, CA | 290,962 | 3.0% |
| 2 | Harris County, TX | 60,165 | 1.2% |
| 3 | Palm Beach County, FL | 39,257 | 2.6% |
| 4 | Providence County, RI | 32,191 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Prince George's County, MD | 30,359 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Miami-Dade County, FL | 30,183 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Cook County, IL | 28,462 | 0.5% |
| 8 | Riverside County, CA | 27,543 | 1.1% |
| 9 | San Bernardino County, CA | 25,541 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Orange County, CA | 23,694 | 0.7% |
| 11 | Mercer County, NJ | 23,328 | 6.0% |
| 12 | Maricopa County, AZ | 22,044 | 0.5% |
| 13 | Alameda County, CA | 21,817 | 1.3% |
| 14 | Clark County, NV | 19,439 | 0.8% |
| 15 | Dallas County, TX | 18,941 | 0.7% |
| 16 | Fairfax County, VA | 18,417 | 1.6% |
| 17 | Essex County, MA | 18,411 | 2.3% |
| 18 | San Diego County, CA | 18,300 | 0.6% |
| 19 | Queens County, NY | 17,418 | 0.7% |
| 20 | Montgomery County, MD | 17,095 | 1.6% |
About this data
Counts people of Hispanic or Latino origin by specific origin (table B03001). Hispanic origin can be of any race.
Figures are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates and have margins of error, which are larger for small places.
Frequently asked questions
- Which U.S. city has the most Guatemalan Americans?
- Los Angeles, CA has the largest number of Guatemalan Americans, about 179,607 people, followed by Houston, TX (44,350) and New York, NY (44,294).
- Which city has the highest share of Guatemalan Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Langley Park, MD has the highest share at 44.0% of residents.
- Which state has the most Guatemalan Americans?
- California has the most, with about 512,341 people. The top three states (California, Florida, Texas) are home to 43% of all Guatemalan Americans.
- How many Guatemalan Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 1,926,611 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.