Highest Irish population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Irish residents as a percentage of total population. Butte-Silver Bow, MT leads at 32.6%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. New York carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
Irish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest irish share?
Butte-Silver Bow, MT ranks #1 with 32.6% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by irish share?
Butte-Silver Bow, MT, Barnstable, MA, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, Auburn, NY, Pittsfield, MA.
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 irish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.