Highest Danish population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Danish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Danish residents as a percentage of total population. Mapleton, Utah leads at 11.8%. 4,941 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Utah carries 19 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest danish share?
Mapleton, Utah ranks #1 with 11.8% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by danish share?
Mapleton, Utah, Richfield, Utah, Atlantic, Iowa, Eagle Mountain, Utah, DeWitt, Iowa.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4,941 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is danish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Danish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).