Highest Polish population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Polish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Polish residents as a percentage of total population. Portage County, Wisconsin leads at 32.0%. 3,024 counties qualify in total. Wisconsin carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest polish share?
Portage County, Wisconsin ranks #1 with 32.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by polish share?
Portage County, Wisconsin, Presque Isle County, Michigan, Alpena County, Michigan, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Morrison County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,024 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is polish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Polish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).