Highest Irish population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Irish residents as a percentage of total population. Cape May County, New Jersey leads at 30.1%. 3,134 counties qualify in total. Pennsylvania carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Irish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest irish share?
Cape May County, New Jersey ranks #1 with 30.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by irish share?
Cape May County, New Jersey, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Silver Bow County, Montana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,134 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is irish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.