Highest Danish population share, US counties · 2020
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 28.5%. 2,624 counties qualify in total. Utah carries 12 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 28.5% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by danish share?
Audubon County, Iowa, Emery County, Utah, Piute County, Utah, Sanpete County, Utah, Sevier County, Utah.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,624 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).