Hispanic Population by State

The United States of America is a cultural mosaic, home to diverse ethnic and racial groups. One of the most significant elements in this tapestry is the Hispanic and Latino population. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Hispanics accounted for 18.7% of the nation's total population, making them the largest ethnic or racial minority in the country.

This vibrant community has a substantial presence in every state, though some areas have a more significant Hispanic population than others. The states with the highest Hispanic populations are California, Texas, and Florida, each boasting millions of Hispanic residents. On the other end of the spectrum, states such as Vermont and Maine have smaller, but still vital, Hispanic communities.

Key findings from the data include:

• The state with the largest Hispanic population is California, with an estimated 15,380,929 Hispanic residents. This figure represents about 39% of the state's total population.
• Texas, the second state with the largest Hispanic population, has an estimated 11,294,257 Hispanic residents, representing approximately 39% of its total population.
• Florida has the third-largest Hispanic population, with an estimated 5,468,826 residents, accounting for about 26% of the state's total population.
• In stark contrast, Vermont has the smallest Hispanic population of any state, with an estimated 12,518 Hispanic residents, representing only about 2% of the state's total population.

These variations across the states underscore the richness of the Hispanic and Latino community and highlight the integral role they play in shaping the country's culture, economy, and social fabric. 

The states with the largest Hispanic and Latino populations in the US are California, Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, Colorado, New Mexico, and Georgia. 

California leads with an impressive Hispanic and Latino population of 15,380,929. Next is Texas with a Hispanic and Latino population rounded to 11,294,257. In third place, Florida boasts a Hispanic and Latino population of 5,468,826.

New York sees the fourth largest Hispanic and Latino population in the country, with a population of 3,720,707. This is followed closely by Arizona and Illinois, with populations of 2,260,690 and 2,190,696 respectively.

Next on the list are New Jersey and Colorado, each with sizable populations of 1,815,078 and 1,231,126 respectively. The states of New Mexico and Georgia wrap up the top ten list with Hispanic and Latino populations of 1,031,788 and 1,013,057 respectively.

The top ten states with the highest Hispanic and Latino population:

1. California - 15,380,929
2. Texas - 11,294,257
3. Florida - 5,468,826
4. New York - 3,720,707
5. Arizona - 2,260,690
6. Illinois - 2,190,696
7. New Jersey - 1,815,078
8. Colorado - 1,231,126
9. New Mexico - 1,031,788
10. Georgia - 1,013,057

The ten states with the lowest Hispanic and Latino populations are Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, New Hampshire, Alaska, Wyoming, and Delaware. 

Vermont has the smallest Hispanic and Latino population overall, with 12,518 individuals. Maine, meanwhile, has the second smallest Hispanic and Latino population, with a total of 23,143 individuals. West Virginia reports a Hispanic and Latino population of 28,679, followed by North Dakota with 30,325 individuals. 

South Dakota has a Hispanic and Latino population of 36,088. Montana’s total Hispanic and Latino population stands at 41,501, while New Hampshire reports a total of 52,792 individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino. 

Alaska’s Hispanic and Latino population stands at 53,059. In Wyoming, there are 58,854 individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino. Finally, Delaware reports a Hispanic and Latino population of 91,350.

The ten states with the lowest Hispanic and Latino population are:

1. Vermont - 12,518 
2. Maine - 23,143 
3. West Virginia - 28,679
4. North Dakota - 30,325 
5. South Dakota - 36,088
6. Montana - 41,501
7. New Hampshire - 52,792 
8. Alaska - 53,059 
9. Wyoming - 58,854
10. Delaware - 91,350