Highest Danish population share, US counties
US counties 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. Audubon County, Iowa leads at 19.9%. 2,604 counties qualify in total. Utah carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest danish share?
Audubon County, Iowa ranks #1 with 19.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by danish share?
Audubon County, Iowa, Wayne County, Utah, Sanpete County, Utah, Sevier County, Utah, Cass County, Iowa.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,604 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).