Highest Norwegian population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Norwegian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Norwegian residents as a percentage of total population. Crookston, Minnesota leads at 32.0%. 5,934 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Minnesota carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest norwegian share?
Crookston, Minnesota ranks #1 with 32.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by norwegian share?
Crookston, Minnesota, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Montevideo, Minnesota, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,934 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is norwegian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Norwegian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).