Highest British population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are British ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: British residents as a percentage of total population. Haines, Alaska leads at 6.8%. 2,844 counties qualify in total. The top 25 average 2.2%, against an all-counties median of 0.3%.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest british share?
Haines, Alaska ranks #1 with 6.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by british share?
Haines, Alaska, Hamilton County, Nebraska, Sheridan County, Nebraska, Goochland County, Virginia, Rich County, Utah.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,844 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is british share measured?
Share of all residents who are British ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).