Highest Finnish population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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, MI leads at 25.2%. 804 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest finnish share?
Houghton, MI ranks #1 with 25.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by finnish share?
Houghton, MI, Marquette, MI, Duluth, MN-WI, Grand Rapids, MN, Escanaba, MI.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
804 metro areas 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).