Highest Norwegian population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas 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. Albert Lea, MN leads at 30.5%. 914 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest norwegian share?
Albert Lea, MN ranks #1 with 30.5% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by norwegian share?
Albert Lea, MN, Grand Forks, ND-MN, Fargo, ND-MN, Fergus Falls, MN, Wahpeton, ND-MN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
914 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).