RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Highest German population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are German ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: German residents as a percentage of total population. New Ulm, MN leads at 66.9%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Wisconsin carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPGERMAN SHAREVS –
USUnited States308,745,53816.2%–
UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest german share?
New Ulm, MN ranks #1 with 66.9% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by german share?
New Ulm, MN, Carroll, IA, Bismarck, ND, Fond du Lac, WI, Celina, OH.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is german share measured?
Share of all residents who are German ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.