RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Highest homeownership rate, US counties · 2020
US counties with the highest share of owner-occupied housing units (2020 ACS). Elbert County, Colorado leads at 91.1%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Michigan carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPOWNER-OCCUPIEDVS 2000
USUnited States331,449,28163.0%–
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 91.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by owner-occupied?
Elbert County, Colorado, Keweenaw County, Michigan, Powhatan County, Virginia, Morgan County, Utah, Alcona County, Michigan.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is owner-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.