RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Highest homeownership rate, US counties · 2010
US counties with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2010 ACS). Elbert County, Colorado leads at 74.5%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPOWNER-OCCUPIEDVS 2000
USUnited States308,745,53845.4%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest owner-occupied?
Elbert County, Colorado ranks #1 with 74.5% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by owner-occupied?
Elbert County, Colorado, Kendall County, Illinois, Forsyth County, Georgia, Douglas County, Colorado, Loudoun County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is owner-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.