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Largest Mexican American Communities
About 37,921,535 Mexican Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in Los Angeles, CA (1,137,265).
- Mexican Americans in the U.S.
- 37,921,535
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 11.32%
- Largest state
- California
- 12,695,747 people
- Largest city
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1,137,265 people
Cities with the most Mexican Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 1,137,265 | 29.5% |
| 2 | San Antonio, TX | 795,480 | 53.8% |
| 3 | Houston, TX | 654,491 | 28.1% |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | 600,987 | 36.6% |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | 582,711 | 21.5% |
| 6 | El Paso, TX | 515,146 | 75.7% |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | 437,505 | 33.5% |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | 347,362 | 25.0% |
| 9 | New York, NY | 341,040 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Fort Worth, TX | 275,451 | 28.6% |
| 11 | Fresno, CA | 257,138 | 47.1% |
| 12 | San Jose, CA | 250,151 | 25.3% |
| 13 | Laredo, TX | 231,449 | 89.8% |
| 14 | Austin, TX | 222,358 | 22.7% |
| 15 | Santa Ana, CA | 217,694 | 69.7% |
| 16 | Tucson, AZ | 206,978 | 37.8% |
| 17 | Bakersfield, CA | 197,216 | 47.9% |
| 18 | Corpus Christi, TX | 175,919 | 55.4% |
| 19 | Brownsville, TX | 167,339 | 88.5% |
| 20 | Albuquerque, NM | 164,947 | 29.3% |
| 21 | Las Vegas, NV | 161,531 | 24.5% |
| 22 | Anaheim, CA | 159,310 | 46.2% |
| 23 | Long Beach, CA | 158,272 | 34.7% |
| 24 | Chula Vista, CA | 153,261 | 55.5% |
| 25 | Riverside, CA | 150,529 | 47.2% |
| 26 | Denver, CO | 148,938 | 20.7% |
| 27 | Oxnard, CA | 145,541 | 72.4% |
| 28 | San Bernardino, CA | 136,591 | 61.3% |
| 29 | Stockton, CA | 131,801 | 40.9% |
| 30 | Sacramento, CA | 126,403 | 23.9% |
Counties with the most Mexican Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County, CA | 3,458,834 | 35.3% |
| 2 | Harris County, TX | 1,435,623 | 29.7% |
| 3 | Maricopa County, AZ | 1,201,081 | 26.3% |
| 4 | Riverside County, CA | 1,090,978 | 44.0% |
| 5 | Cook County, IL | 1,043,055 | 20.1% |
| 6 | San Bernardino County, CA | 1,027,390 | 46.8% |
| 7 | Bexar County, TX | 1,018,198 | 49.3% |
| 8 | San Diego County, CA | 975,588 | 29.7% |
| 9 | Orange County, CA | 897,450 | 28.3% |
| 10 | Dallas County, TX | 846,286 | 32.3% |
| 11 | Hidalgo County, TX | 779,106 | 87.3% |
| 12 | El Paso County, TX | 672,596 | 77.2% |
| 13 | Clark County, NV | 526,609 | 22.6% |
| 14 | Tarrant County, TX | 519,160 | 24.0% |
| 15 | Fresno County, CA | 508,916 | 50.1% |
| 16 | Kern County, CA | 461,006 | 50.4% |
| 17 | Santa Clara County, CA | 378,659 | 19.9% |
| 18 | Cameron County, TX | 356,804 | 83.7% |
| 19 | Pima County, AZ | 339,179 | 32.0% |
| 20 | Ventura County, CA | 322,303 | 38.5% |
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 Mexican Americans?
- Los Angeles, CA has the largest number of Mexican Americans, about 1,137,265 people, followed by San Antonio, TX (795,480) and Houston, TX (654,491).
- Which city has the highest share of Mexican Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, La Homa, TX has the highest share at 97.3% of residents.
- Which state has the most Mexican Americans?
- California has the most, with about 12,695,747 people. The top three states (California, Texas, Arizona) are home to 64% of all Mexican Americans.
- How many Mexican Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 37,921,535 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.