Highest Norwegian population share, US counties
US counties 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. Nelson County, North Dakota leads at 43.2%. 2,976 counties qualify in total. North Dakota carries 15 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest norwegian share?
Nelson County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 43.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by norwegian share?
Nelson County, North Dakota, Divide County, North Dakota, Norman County, Minnesota, Marshall County, Minnesota, Griggs County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,976 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).