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Top U.S. States and Cities with the Largest Filipino Communities
The Filipino community is one of the largest and fastest-growing Asian ethnic groups in the United States. Filipino Americans are people who have origins in the Philippines or Filipino ancestry. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, around 4.4 million people identified as Filipino (alone or in combination), accounting for 1.34% of the total U.S. population. This makes Filipinos the 3rd-largest Asian group in the U.S., after Chinese and Indian Americans.
Filipinos also form the largest Southeast Asian community in the country, with strong migration and family-based immigration ties, especially to California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Texas.
Filipino Population Growth in the U.S. (2000–2025)
The Filipino American population has shown steady growth over the past two decades due to immigration, family reunification, and U.S.-born second-generation Filipinos.
| Year | Filipino Population |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,365,000 |
| 2010 | 3,417,000 |
| 2015 | 3,899,000 |
| 2020 | 4,426,904 |
Estimated Filipino population in the U.S. in 2026: ~ 4.7 million (projection based on ACS trends)
Filipino Population by U.S. State (2020 Census)
Filipino Americans make up 1.34% of the U.S. population. California has the largest Filipino population, followed by Hawaii, Texas, Washington, and Florida.
Let’s have a look at the Top States with Filipino American Population
| # | State | Population 2020 |
| 1 | California | 1,695,750 |
| 2 | Hawaii | 370,594 |
| 3 | Texas | 222,134 |
| 4 | Washington | 195,036 |
| 5 | Florida | 181,983 |
| 6 | Nevada | 178,160 |
| 7 | Illinois | 167,372 |
| 8 | New York | 160,272 |
| 9 | New Jersey | 153,633 |
| 10 | Virginia | 126,231 |
| 11 | Arizona | 87,096 |
| 12 | Maryland | 68,142 |
| 13 | Georgia | 64,174 |
| 14 | Other States | 756,327 |
| Total | 4,426,904 |
Insight: Texas, Nevada, and Florida are emerging growth hubs for new Filipino migrants due to job opportunities and lower living costs.
also read about the Filipino population in Canada
Top U.S. Cities with the Largest Filipino Population
The Los Angeles metro area has the largest Filipino population in the U.S., followed by San Francisco and New York. Major Filipino communities are also concentrated in Honolulu, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
Let’s have a look at the top 10 US metro areas by the Filipino population
| # | Metro area | Filipino population |
| 1 | Los Angeles | 506,000 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 310,000 |
| 3 | New York | 236,000 |
| 4 | Honolulu | 214,000 |
| 5 | San Diego | 201,000 |
| 6 | Las Vegas | 147,000 |
| 7 | Chicago | 145,000 |
| 8 | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | 136,000 |
| 9 | Seattle | 115,000 |
| 10 | San Jose, CA | 109,000 |
Insight: Filipino populations are especially strong in cities with service, hospitality, and healthcare-driven economiesSource: Census 2019 estimates
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❓ FAQs — Filipino Americans in the United States
Q. What percentage of the U.S. population is Filipino?
Around 1.3% of Americans identify as Filipino (alone or in combination).
Q. Which U.S. state has the largest Filipino population?
California has the highest Filipino population, followed by Hawaii and Texas.
Q. Why do so many Filipinos live in California and Hawaii?
Because of historical migration, military connections, and long-standing Filipino immigrant communities.
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