Highest Russian population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas 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. Bismarck, ND leads at 8.6%. 894 metro areas qualify in total. North Dakota carries 5 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 russian share?
Bismarck, ND ranks #1 with 8.6% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by russian share?
Bismarck, ND, Dickinson, ND, Aberdeen, SD, Jamestown, ND, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
894 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).