Highest Russian population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Russian residents as a percentage of total population. McIntosh County, North Dakota leads at 16.3%. 2,629 counties qualify in total. North Dakota carries 14 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest russian share?
McIntosh County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 16.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by russian share?
McIntosh County, North Dakota, Logan County, North Dakota, Campbell County, South Dakota, McPherson County, South Dakota, Kidder County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,629 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is russian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).