Highest Italian population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Italian residents as a percentage of total population. Richmond County, New York leads at 27.9%. 3,094 counties qualify in total. New Jersey carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Italian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest italian share?
Richmond County, New York ranks #1 with 27.9% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by italian share?
Richmond County, New York, Putnam County, New York, Gloucester County, New Jersey, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,094 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is italian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Italian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.