Highest American population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Martin, TN leads at 40.6%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Tennessee carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest american share?
Martin, TN ranks #1 with 40.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by american share?
Martin, TN, Greenville, MS, Paris, TN, Danville, KY, North Wilkesboro, NC.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).