In order to determine the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared 501 of the most populated U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity.

Since 2018, Rockville has consistently placed in the top 20 most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S., ranking in 5th place in the small cities category, 9th in linguistic diversity, and 9th overall for 2025. Out of over 500 cities, Rockville is one of four in Montgomery County to place in the top 10 overall this year.

Most Culturally Diverse Cities in the U.S.

1. Germantown, MD
2. Jersey City, NJ
3. Gaithersburg, MD
4. Silver Spring, MD
5. Kent, WA
6. New York, NY
7. Spring Valley, NV
8. Federal Way, WA
9. Rockville, MD
10. Oakland, CA

“Living in an ethnically diverse city can be an economic benefit, as people bring a wide range of skillsets and approaches to solving problems from their own cultures and national origins. Residents can also establish unique types of businesses, such as restaurants serving cultural dishes. People who live in ethnically diverse cities have the opportunity to learn a lot about people different from themselves, which is not only an enriching experience but also a good way to break down walls of prejudice.” -Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst

View WalletHub’s full 2025 report: https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-most-and-least-ethno-racial-and-linguistic-diversity/10264