Highest Irish population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Irish residents as a percentage of total population. Grant County, Nebraska leads at 27.8%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. New York carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest irish share?
Grant County, Nebraska ranks #1 with 27.8% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by irish share?
Grant County, Nebraska, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Cape May County, New Jersey, Terrell County, Texas, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is irish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).