Census ACS 2023 · 51 states
States With Largest Hispanic Population
The Hispanic and Latino population is the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States, now comprising roughly 19% of the total population. New Mexico leads with nearly half its residents identifying as Hispanic, followed by California and Texas, each with populations exceeding 10 million Hispanic residents. This demographic shift has profound implications for politics, education, business, and culture. States with large Hispanic populations tend to have younger median ages, higher birth rates, and growing bilingual workforces. The economic impact is substantial: Hispanic consumers represent over $3 trillion in purchasing power, and Hispanic-owned businesses are the fastest-growing segment of new business formation in the country. Understanding Hispanic population distribution helps businesses, educators, and policymakers better serve the needs of increasingly diverse communities.
Key Findings
- 1Alaska leads with a Hispanic population percentage of 20.2%, followed by Oklahoma (13.9%) and New Mexico (12.0%).
- 2The gap between #1 Alaska and #51 Pennsylvania (0.9%) is 19.3 percentage points.
- 3The national median across all states is 1.7% (Rhode Island at the midpoint).
- 4The top 10 states are: Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Montana, North Dakota, Arizona, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington.
Full Ranking: States With Largest Hispanic Population
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Hispanic % | Population | Foreign Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 3.9% | 579,761 | 53.6% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1.8% | 5,892,023 | 23.4% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1.1% | 1,784,462 | 29.8% |
| 4 | Washington | 3.3% | 7,740,984 | 36.5% |
| 5 | Virginia | 1.4% | 8,657,499 | 36.0% |
| 6 | Vermont | 1.4% | 645,254 | 46.8% |
| 7 | Utah | 2.2% | 3,331,187 | 29.1% |
| 8 | Texas | 2.0% | 29,640,343 | 22.4% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 1.3% | 6,986,082 | 35.3% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 10.1% | 899,194 | 32.5% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 1.3% | 5,212,774 | 39.7% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1.7% | 1,095,371 | 28.3% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 0.9% | 12,986,518 | 19.7% |
| 14 | Oregon | 3.6% | 4,238,714 | 43.4% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 13.9% | 3,995,260 | 32.7% |
| 16 | Ohio | 1.1% | 11,780,046 | 19.3% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 6.4% | 779,361 | 32.5% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 2.3% | 10,584,340 | 35.7% |
| 19 | New York | 1.4% | 19,872,319 | 12.2% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 12.0% | 2,114,768 | 36.7% |
| 21 | New Jersey | 1.2% | 9,267,014 | 22.9% |
| 22 | New Hampshire | 1.0% | 1,387,834 | 51.6% |
| 23 | Nevada | 2.9% | 3,141,000 | 51.8% |
| 24 | Nebraska | 2.2% | 1,965,926 | 26.9% |
| 25 | Montana | 8.2% | 1,105,072 | 44.3% |
| 26 | Missouri | 1.6% | 6,168,181 | 29.0% |
| 27 | Mississippi | 1.2% | 2,951,438 | 25.8% |
| 28 | Minnesota | 2.2% | 5,713,716 | 23.3% |
| 29 | Michigan | 1.7% | 10,051,595 | 15.9% |
| 30 | Massachusetts | 1.0% | 6,992,395 | 20.3% |
| 31 | Maryland | 1.5% | 6,170,738 | 35.0% |
| 32 | Maine | 1.6% | 1,377,400 | 34.7% |
| 33 | Louisiana | 1.8% | 4,621,025 | 17.4% |
| 34 | Kentucky | 1.1% | 4,510,725 | 26.9% |
| 35 | Kansas | 2.7% | 2,937,569 | 32.6% |
| 36 | Iowa | 1.2% | 3,195,937 | 23.7% |
| 37 | Indiana | 1.3% | 6,811,752 | 26.0% |
| 38 | Illinois | 1.5% | 12,692,653 | 17.5% |
| 39 | Idaho | 2.8% | 1,893,296 | 48.9% |
| 40 | Hawaii | 2.6% | 1,445,635 | 25.9% |
| 41 | Georgia | 1.5% | 10,822,590 | 33.9% |
| 42 | Florida | 1.2% | 21,928,881 | 39.0% |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 1.6% | 672,079 | 49.1% |
| 44 | Delaware | 1.4% | 1,005,872 | 44.4% |
| 45 | Connecticut | 1.2% | 3,598,348 | 27.2% |
| 46 | Colorado | 2.9% | 5,810,774 | 47.2% |
| 47 | California | 2.8% | 39,242,785 | 15.2% |
| 48 | Arkansas | 2.4% | 3,032,651 | 33.5% |
| 49 | Arizona | 6.0% | 7,268,175 | 46.2% |
| 50 | Alaska | 20.2% | 733,971 | 46.9% |
| 51 | Alabama | 1.6% | 5,054,253 | 27.2% |
Methodology
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska has the highest Hispanic population percentage at 20.2%, according to Census ACS 2023 data. Oklahoma and New Mexico round out the top three.
Pennsylvania has the lowest Hispanic population percentage at 0.9%. New Hampshire is second-lowest at 1.0%.
The median across all 51 states is 1.7%. Note that the national median and the state-level median are calculated differently — the state median represents the midpoint when all states are ranked.
This data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates published by the US Census Bureau. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides the most comprehensive demographic data available between decennial censuses.
Rankings are based on the latest available Census ACS data (currently 2023 5-Year estimates). The Census Bureau releases new ACS data annually, typically in September. Our data was last updated on April 12, 2026.
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.