Highest British population share, US counties · 2010
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. Poinsett County, Arkansas leads at 3.9%. 2,752 counties qualify in total. Utah carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest british share?
Poinsett County, Arkansas ranks #1 with 3.9% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by british share?
Poinsett County, Arkansas, Cross County, Arkansas, Morgan County, Utah, Summit County, Utah, Wheeler County, Nebraska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,752 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).