Highest German population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are German ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: German residents as a percentage of total population. New Ulm, MN leads at 56.8%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Wisconsin carries 9 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 german share?
New Ulm, MN ranks #1 with 56.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by german share?
New Ulm, MN, Celina, OH, Carroll, IA, Beaver Dam, WI, Manitowoc, WI.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is german share measured?
Share of all residents who are German ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).