Mapping the Haitian Diaspora: Key Us Regions Where Populations Are Concentrated

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South Florida remains the undisputed capital of the diaspora. Data from the US Census Bureau diaspora data files indicates that over 480,000 residents of Haitian origin reside across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood was long considered the cultural epicenter, giving rise to Creole-language media, political advocacy groups, and specialized legal clinics.

That footprint has migrated northward in recent years. Rapid real estate development and gentrification across Miami’s urban core pushed families toward North Miami, North Miami Beach, and southern Broward County cities such as Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Hollywood. Palm Beach County now holds one of the fastest-growing concentrations in the state, with significant populations sustaining agricultural and service sector jobs in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Belle Glade.