Highest American population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are American ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: American residents as a percentage of total population. Owsley County, Kentucky leads at 59.6%. 3,130 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest american share?
Owsley County, Kentucky ranks #1 with 59.6% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by american share?
Owsley County, Kentucky, Northampton County, Virginia, Chattooga County, Georgia, Accomack County, Virginia, Dickenson County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,130 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is american share measured?
Share of all residents who are American ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).