Highest British population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are British ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: British residents as a percentage of total population. Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT leads at 2.7%. 915 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
British Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest british share?
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT ranks #1 with 2.7% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by british share?
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, McAlester, OK, Rexburg, ID, Ogden, UT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
915 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is british share measured?
Share of all residents who are British ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.