Highest Russian population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Russian residents as a percentage of total population. Bismarck, ND leads at 5.7%. 896 metro areas qualify in total. New York carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Russian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest russian share?
Bismarck, ND ranks #1 with 5.7% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by russian share?
Bismarck, ND, Dickinson, ND, Aberdeen, SD, Hays, KS, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
896 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is russian share measured?
Share of all residents who are Russian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.