Highest British population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. McAlester, OK leads at 1.9%. 917 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 5 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 british share?
McAlester, OK ranks #1 with 1.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by british share?
McAlester, OK, Vernal, UT, Logan, UT-ID, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
917 metro areas 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).