Highest Finnish population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Finnish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Finnish residents as a percentage of total population. Houghton County, Michigan leads at 25.3%. 2,088 counties qualify in total. Michigan carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest finnish share?
Houghton County, Michigan ranks #1 with 25.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by finnish share?
Houghton County, Michigan, Ontonagon County, Michigan, Keweenaw County, Michigan, Gogebic County, Michigan, Baraga County, Michigan.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,088 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is finnish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Finnish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).