Highest Danish population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Danish ancestry (2020 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.
Danish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest danish share?
Audubon County, Iowa ranks #1 with 28.5% (2020 Decennial Census).
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 Decennial Census data.
How is danish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Danish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.