Highest British population share, US counties · 2020
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 5.8%. 2,966 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 4 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?
Haines, Alaska ranks #1 with 5.8% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by british share?
Haines, Alaska, Kinney County, Texas, Chugach Census Area, Alaska, Borden County, Texas, Hamilton County, Nebraska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,966 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).