Highest German population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are German ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: German residents as a percentage of total population. Plymouth, Wisconsin leads at 61.8%. 6,793 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Wisconsin carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
German Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest german share?
Plymouth, Wisconsin ranks #1 with 61.8% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by german share?
Plymouth, Wisconsin, Tichigan, Wisconsin, Mayville, Wisconsin, New Ulm, Minnesota, Carroll, Iowa.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,793 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is german share measured?
Share of all residents who are German ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.