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Largest Peruvian American Communities
About 780,902 Peruvian Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in New York, NY (40,457).
- Peruvian Americans in the U.S.
- 780,902
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.23%
- Largest state
- Florida
- 143,916 people
- Largest city
- New York, NY
- 40,457 people
Cities with the most Peruvian Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | 40,457 | 0.5% |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 13,400 | 0.3% |
| 3 | Paterson, NJ | 10,456 | 6.6% |
| 4 | Miami, FL | 6,660 | 1.4% |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | 6,193 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Houston, TX | 4,547 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Elizabeth, NJ | 4,378 | 3.2% |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | 4,323 | 0.5% |
| 9 | Kearny, NJ | 4,186 | 10.3% |
| 10 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 4,160 | 2.4% |
| 11 | Coral Springs, FL | 4,087 | 3.0% |
| 12 | Hollywood, FL | 3,667 | 2.4% |
| 13 | Newark, NJ | 3,444 | 1.1% |
| 14 | White Plains, NY | 3,404 | 5.6% |
| 15 | Clifton, NJ | 3,386 | 3.8% |
| 16 | Union City, NJ | 3,235 | 4.9% |
| 17 | San Jose, CA | 3,135 | 0.3% |
| 18 | San Diego, CA | 2,783 | 0.2% |
| 19 | Washington, DC | 2,688 | 0.4% |
| 20 | Stamford, CT | 2,679 | 2.0% |
| 21 | North Miami Beach, FL | 2,675 | 6.1% |
| 22 | Dallas, TX | 2,654 | 0.2% |
| 23 | Hartford, CT | 2,524 | 2.1% |
| 24 | Orlando, FL | 2,388 | 0.7% |
| 25 | Aspen Hill, MD | 2,371 | 4.5% |
| 26 | Hialeah, FL | 2,311 | 1.0% |
| 27 | The Hammocks, FL | 2,209 | 3.8% |
| 28 | Sunrise, FL | 2,125 | 2.2% |
| 29 | Centreville, VA | 2,116 | 3.0% |
| 30 | Philadelphia, PA | 2,069 | 0.1% |
Counties with the most Peruvian Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami-Dade County, FL | 44,547 | 1.6% |
| 2 | Los Angeles County, CA | 39,362 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Broward County, FL | 33,234 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Queens County, NY | 21,602 | 0.9% |
| 5 | Passaic County, NJ | 21,118 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Fairfax County, VA | 16,123 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Hudson County, NJ | 15,146 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Palm Beach County, FL | 13,450 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Montgomery County, MD | 13,449 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Westchester County, NY | 11,563 | 1.2% |
| 11 | Harris County, TX | 11,187 | 0.2% |
| 12 | Middlesex County, NJ | 10,978 | 1.3% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, NY | 10,744 | 0.7% |
| 14 | Orange County, CA | 10,735 | 0.3% |
| 15 | Nassau County, NY | 10,303 | 0.7% |
| 16 | Essex County, NJ | 10,168 | 1.2% |
| 17 | Bergen County, NJ | 10,081 | 1.0% |
| 18 | Cook County, IL | 9,835 | 0.2% |
| 19 | Union County, NJ | 9,754 | 1.7% |
| 20 | Prince William County, VA | 9,703 | 2.0% |
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 Peruvian Americans?
- New York, NY has the largest number of Peruvian Americans, about 40,457 people, followed by Los Angeles, CA (13,400) and Paterson, NJ (10,456).
- Which city has the highest share of Peruvian Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Kearny, NJ has the highest share at 10.3% of residents.
- Which state has the most Peruvian Americans?
- Florida has the most, with about 143,916 people. The top three states (Florida, California, New Jersey) are home to 47% of all Peruvian Americans.
- How many Peruvian Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 780,902 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.