Highest Russian population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Russian residents as a percentage of total population. McIntosh County, North Dakota leads at 26.9%. 2,730 counties qualify in total. North Dakota carries 17 of the top 25 entries.
Russian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest russian share?
McIntosh County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 26.9% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by russian share?
McIntosh County, North Dakota, McPherson County, South Dakota, Emmons County, North Dakota, Logan County, North Dakota, Grant County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,730 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is russian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.