RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,336

Highest Scotch-Irish population share, US cities · 2020

US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scotch-Irish residents as a percentage of total population. Locust, North Carolina leads at 7.5%. 6,336 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. North Carolina carries 9 of the top 25 entries.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSCOTCH-IRISH SHAREVS 2000

01Locust, NCNC6,1207.5%–

02Waynesville, NCNC11,0067.0%–

03Lake Wylie, SCSC16,0066.9%–

04Pigeon Forge, TNTN6,5986.9%–

05Pittsboro, NCNC5,0546.8%–

06Upper Sandusky, OHOH6,6616.7%–

07Etowah, NCNC7,9686.6%–

08Lake Murray of Richland, SCSC7,0236.5%–

09Camden, SCSC9,2016.3%–

10Homeacre-Lyndora, PAPA6,7836.0%–

11Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZAZ6,3565.9%–

12Archdale, NCNC12,2545.9%–

13North Myrtle Beach, SCSC21,3465.7%–

14Wrightsboro, NCNC6,2875.6%–

15Gonzalez, FLFL14,4585.5%–

16Marble Falls, TXTX9,6335.4%–

17Unionville, NCNC7,3225.4%–

18Monaca, PAPA5,4565.4%–

19Gibsonville, NCNC9,8765.4%–

20Alcoa, TNTN13,6895.4%–

21Lumberton, TXTX14,1235.3%–

22Hutchison, VAVA7,2845.2%–

23Blaine, WAWA6,4755.2%–

24Black Mountain, NCNC8,4915.2%–

25Dillon, SCSC6,2275.2%–

26Little River, SCSC11,7715.1%–

27Clinton, TNTN10,4665.1%–

28Whispering Pines, NCNC5,5055.1%–

29Porters Neck, NCNC7,6545.1%–

30McRae-Helena, GAGA5,4435.1%–

31Paulsboro, NJNJ6,3295.0%–

32Farragut, TNTN25,1215.0%–

33Greer, SCSC50,0075.0%–

34Marion, NCNC7,4405.0%–

35Nassau Bay, TXTX5,2104.9%–

36Cramerton, NCNC5,7134.9%–

37Cherryville, NCNC6,5234.9%–

38Jonesborough, TNTN6,9904.9%–

39Gun Barrel City, TXTX7,1334.9%–

40Salida, COCO5,9854.8%–

41Bremen, GAGA7,7514.8%–

42Midland, NCNC5,1514.8%–

43Boone, NCNC19,9294.7%–

44Lake City, SCSC5,9404.7%–

45Madison, GAGA5,1794.7%–

46Brookhaven, WVWV6,2124.6%–

47Matthews, NCNC32,7694.6%–

48Druid Hills, GAGA8,1694.6%–

49Hendersonville, NCNC15,8674.6%–

50Guntersville, ALAL9,3944.6%–

51Holly Ridge, NCNC5,9084.5%–

52Shanor-Northvue, PAPA5,1254.5%–

53Staunton, VAVA26,8014.5%–

54Mineola, TXTX5,5374.5%–

55Oak Island, NCNC9,3374.5%–

56Buena Vista, VAVA6,6724.4%–

57Bloomingdale, TNTN9,2924.4%–

58Hanahan, SCSC22,4154.4%–

59McFarland, WIWI9,1454.4%–

60Fort Mill, SCSC38,6734.4%–

61Hartsville, SCSC7,3744.4%–

62Elon, NCNC11,3664.3%–

63Bridgeport, WVWV9,4274.3%–

64Asheville, NCNC93,5234.3%–

65Moab, UTUT5,2064.3%–

66Wade Hampton, SCSC20,8984.3%–

67Oak Ridge, TNTN35,3954.2%–

68Thompson's Station, TNTN9,4694.2%–

69Meadowbrook, ALAL9,1174.2%–

70Hughson, CACA8,0514.2%–

71Flowery Branch, GAGA13,1104.2%–

72Rincon Valley, AZAZ6,5124.2%–

73Wesley Chapel, NCNC9,5664.1%–

74Liberty, TXTX9,1334.1%–

75Alamo Heights, TXTX7,6324.1%–

76Polson, MTMT5,6534.1%–

77Mint Hill, NCNC29,4764.1%–

78Seymour, TNTN16,2164.1%–

79Crawfordville, FLFL5,7324.1%–

80West Columbia, SCSC18,4894.1%–

81Uhrichsville, OHOH5,1454.1%–

82Sevierville, TNTN19,0104.1%–

83East Flat Rock, NCNC6,3234.1%–

84Simpsonville, SCSC28,4594.0%–

85Mount Holly, NCNC19,0334.0%–

86Humboldt, TNTN7,8414.0%–

87Washington, PAPA13,3774.0%–

88Halls, TNTN10,2724.0%–

89Bristol, TNTN28,1074.0%–

90Canonsburg, PAPA9,5294.0%–

91Fishhook, AKAK5,8194.0%–

92Hartselle, ALAL16,3123.9%–

93Poolesville, MDMD5,9423.9%–

94Niceville, FLFL17,9483.9%–

95Cave Spring, VAVA25,7423.8%–

96Canutillo, TXTX5,9623.8%–

97Dahlonega, GAGA7,9183.8%–

98Mills River, NCNC7,5043.8%–

99Ardsley, NYNY5,0073.8%–

100Weddington, NCNC14,5173.8%–

101Rockland, MEME7,1423.8%–

102Gleneagle, COCO6,4403.8%–

103Trophy Club, TXTX13,6953.8%–

104Lakeport, CACA5,0593.8%–

105Maryville, TNTN32,4423.8%–

106Toronto, OHOH5,1493.8%–

107Carolina Beach, NCNC6,8703.8%–

108Munford, TNTN6,9963.8%–

109Shady Hills, FLFL11,9833.8%–

110Hudson, NYNY5,7213.8%–

111Redlands, COCO8,8683.7%–

112Monett, MOMO10,2483.7%–

113Monument, COCO13,8133.7%–

114Estacada, OROR5,8143.7%–

115Briar Chapel, NCNC6,0493.7%–

116Perry, FLFL7,3303.7%–

117Half Moon, NCNC7,3783.7%–

118Clemson, SCSC18,9413.7%–

119Midway, NCNC5,1043.7%–

120Lathrop, CACA42,7833.7%–

121Odenville, ALAL6,0233.6%–

122Mabank, TXTX7,2943.6%–

123Woodfin, NCNC8,2293.6%–

124Forest Acres, SCSC10,3903.6%–

125South Charleston, WVWV13,0723.6%–

126Surf City, NCNC5,1423.6%–

127Salem, VAVA25,8163.6%–

128Greenville, SCSC75,3103.6%–

129Roseburg, OROR23,6933.6%–

130Germantown, TNTN40,0013.6%–

131White House, TNTN17,8723.6%–

132Silver Lake, NCNC6,5633.6%–

133Kingsport, TNTN57,5303.5%–

134Bay Minette, ALAL8,5553.5%–

135Lampasas, TXTX7,9883.5%–

136Cleveland, TXTX9,9363.5%–

137Crafton, PAPA5,7903.5%–

138Highland, ININ5,1143.5%–

139Rogersville, MOMO5,7543.5%–

140Elizabethton, TNTN14,3503.5%–

141Statesville, NCNC32,1813.5%–

142Grove City, PAPA7,6943.4%–

143Aubrey, TXTX9,0663.4%–

144Adel, GAGA5,8543.4%–

145Newton, NCNC13,8223.4%–

146Gardendale, ALAL16,4253.4%–

147Lake of the Woods, VAVA7,9843.4%–

148New Milford, CTCT8,1883.4%–

149Powdersville, SCSC10,7713.4%–

150Lewistown, PAPA8,3853.4%–

151Knoxville, TNTN202,0213.4%–

152Timberlake, VAVA12,7253.4%–

153Lakeside, VAVA12,6543.4%–

154Hamilton, MTMT5,4513.4%–

155Angier, NCNC9,4103.4%–

156Salisbury, NCNC36,8793.4%–

157Sandy Hook, CTCT9,8633.4%–

158Lyman, SCSC7,1033.4%–

159Fishersville, VAVA9,4843.4%–

160Centerville, SCSC7,0493.3%–

161Hampstead, NCNC9,2923.3%–

162Abingdon, VAVA8,2843.3%–

163Ashland, OROR20,8893.3%–

164Bridgeport, TXTX6,9153.3%–

165Tega Cay, SCSC14,4573.3%–

166Hamilton, ALAL6,7693.3%–

167King City, OROR5,0443.3%–

168Skidaway Island, GAGA9,3153.3%–

169Pauls Valley, OKOK6,1573.3%–

170Woodhaven, MIMI12,5033.3%–

171Rockwood, TNTN5,6073.3%–

172Albemarle, NCNC17,7693.3%–

173Clemmons, NCNC22,8083.3%–

174Fletcher, NCNC8,3733.3%–

175Strasburg, VAVA7,3803.3%–

176Brandon, MSMS26,1223.3%–

177Hollidaysburg, PAPA5,4703.3%–

178Titusville, PAPA5,1123.3%–

179Hillsborough, NCNC9,7783.2%–

180Rock Hill, SCSC75,9113.2%–

181Dunbar, WVWV7,0503.2%–

182Vestavia Hills, ALAL38,3063.2%–

183Bowie, TXTX6,1133.2%–

184Warrenton, VAVA10,2133.2%–

185York, SCSC10,6203.2%–

186Tellico, TNTN7,4143.2%–

187Marion, VAVA5,5553.2%–

188Parkville, MOMO9,0933.2%–

189Taos, NMNM6,5263.2%–

190Helena, ALAL23,3883.2%–

191Mill Valley, CACA13,7993.2%–

192Sparta, TNTN5,0383.2%–

193Murrysville, PAPA20,6363.2%–

194Hillsboro, ILIL6,1843.2%–

195Lewisville, NCNC14,4213.2%–

196Rockaway, NJNJ6,6313.2%–

197Bedford, VAVA7,9113.2%–

198Moyock, NCNC5,6843.2%–

199Oak Grove, SCSC12,2563.2%–

200Dunn, NCNC8,8143.2%–

201Teays Valley, WVWV14,1513.2%–

202Summerfield, NCNC11,3273.2%–

203Princeton, WVWV5,5783.2%–

204Elkins Park, PAPA7,2133.1%–

205Northchase, NCNC5,8963.1%–

206Ellwood City, PAPA7,3623.1%–

207Dallas, GAGA15,4023.1%–

208North Haledon, NJNJ9,0893.1%–

209Stallings, NCNC17,7603.1%–

210Cayce, SCSC13,6803.1%–

211Rockledge, FLFL31,3433.1%–

212Ashland, KYKY20,9963.1%–

213Tecumseh, MIMI8,6083.1%–

214Mena, ARAR5,6073.1%–

215Swissvale, PAPA8,1973.1%–

216Dripping Springs, TXTX11,1673.1%–

217Madison, MSMS28,5753.1%–

218Fair Oaks Ranch, TXTX12,0253.1%–

219Anderson, SCSC31,3233.1%–

220Glendale, MOMO6,0603.1%–

221Dallas, NCNC6,3923.1%–

222Ocean Springs, MSMS18,9933.1%–

223Webster, NYNY5,7613.1%–

224Easley, SCSC27,3193.1%–

225Piedmont, OKOK9,4273.1%–

226Radford, VAVA17,2433.1%–

227Mebane, NCNC21,9523.1%–

228Morehead City, NCNC10,4343.0%–

229Stokesdale, NCNC6,1333.0%–

230Horseshoe Bay, TXTX5,3393.0%–

231Geneseo, ILIL6,5053.0%–

232Charleston, WVWV46,1173.0%–

233Ayden, NCNC5,2633.0%–

234Country Knolls, NYNY5,4453.0%–

235Snohomish, WAWA10,7193.0%–

236Pecan Plantation, TXTX6,4523.0%–

237Thomaston, GAGA9,8523.0%–

238Aberdeen, NCNC10,0663.0%–

239Innsbrook, VAVA8,5783.0%–

240Fairview, TXTX10,9133.0%–

241Powell, TNTN13,7392.9%–

242Kennett, MOMO10,1182.9%–

243Hillsdale, MIMI8,0022.9%–

244Hattiesburg, MSMS48,8022.9%–

245Citrus Springs, FLFL12,2152.9%–

246Lawrenceburg, KYKY12,3292.9%–

247Highland Park, TXTX8,7642.9%–

248Belmont, NCNC16,4152.9%–

249Lake City, FLFL12,7882.9%–

250Lago Vista, TXTX10,4982.9%–

251Harrisburg, NCNC20,7422.9%–

252Hudson Falls, NYNY7,3332.9%–

253Ormond-by-the-Sea, FLFL7,1462.9%–

254Kingston, TNTN6,2992.9%–

255Homewood, ALAL28,1182.9%–

256La Follette, TNTN7,1762.9%–

257Hollins, VAVA17,0972.9%–

258Mulvane, KSKS7,0302.9%–

259Conover, NCNC8,9382.9%–

260Saltillo, MSMS5,0602.9%–

261Withamsville, OHOH7,4292.9%–

262Bainbridge, GAGA14,6062.9%–

263Helena, MTMT35,1382.9%–

264Canal Winchester, OHOH10,0582.9%–

265Mount Pleasant, SCSC95,4692.8%–

266Harrison, ARAR13,8022.8%–

267Oldsmar, FLFL14,5212.8%–

268Sandpoint, IDID10,6452.8%–

269Mount Pleasant, IAIA8,5002.8%–

270Dyersburg, TNTN15,9062.8%–

271Orchard Mesa, COCO6,9452.8%–

272Carolina Shores, NCNC5,5402.8%–

273River Ridge, FLFL5,1492.8%–

274Johnson City, TNTN74,9432.8%–

275Carolina Forest, SCSC26,2632.8%–

276Montrose-Ghent, OHOH5,9032.8%–

277Shelby, NCNC23,3092.8%–

278Rotonda, FLFL10,3522.8%–

279Lake Norman of Iredell, NCNC12,4942.8%–

280Oak Ridge, NCNC7,8962.8%–

281Lexington, VAVA7,7692.8%–

282Bluefield, WVWV9,1582.8%–

283Pace, FLFL26,2822.8%–

284Fairfax, CACA7,4172.8%–

285West Dundee, ILIL8,5702.8%–

286Myrtle Grove, NCNC12,6372.8%–

287Villa Hills, KYKY7,7972.7%–

288West University Place, TXTX15,1582.7%–

289Wildewood, MDMD7,5522.7%–

290Cary, ILIL17,9322.7%–

291Signal Mountain, TNTN8,8242.7%–

292Kennebunk, MEME6,2212.7%–

293Gastonia, NCNC87,0672.7%–

294North Palm Beach, FLFL13,3192.7%–

295Milton, GAGA41,2662.7%–

296Hoover, ALAL93,5502.7%–

297Savannah, TXTX6,4692.7%–

298Hickory, NCNC45,9752.7%–

299Grosse Pointe Woods, MIMI15,7922.7%–

300Catoosa, OKOK7,4712.7%–

301Shallotte, NCNC5,3352.7%–

302Lexington, SCSC25,7292.7%–

303Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CACA7,3612.7%–

304Dunedin, FLFL35,2272.7%–

305Miramar Beach, FLFL8,9022.7%–

306Moores Mill, ALAL6,3782.7%–

307Ephrata, WAWA8,8342.7%–

308North Decatur, GAGA18,4422.7%–

309Willows, CACA6,1162.7%–

310Independence, OROR10,1952.7%–

311Wendell, NCNC19,6872.7%–

312Georgetown, TXTX106,9072.7%–

313Greenville, PAPA5,4062.7%–

314Interlaken, CACA8,0682.7%–

315Caribou, MEME7,3212.7%–

316Irondale, ALAL13,5452.7%–

317Florence, SCSC41,2312.7%–

318Delphos, OHOH7,0962.7%–

319Roosevelt, UTUT7,0322.6%–

320LaFayette, GAGA7,1572.6%–

321Marshfield, MAMA5,1612.6%–

322St. Albans, WVWV10,2102.6%–

323Louisville, OHOH9,8742.6%–

324Skowhegan, MEME6,6622.6%–

325Wheeling, WVWV25,6802.6%–

326Winston, OROR5,6802.6%–

327Evans, COCO22,5002.6%–

328Prescott, AZAZ48,4202.6%–

329Taylors, SCSC24,5052.6%–

330Milford, OHOH6,4362.6%–

331Pike Road, ALAL11,8992.6%–

332New Martinsville, WVWV5,0392.6%–

333Morganton, NCNC17,8492.6%–

334Chester, SCSC5,3242.6%–

335Boone, IAIA12,4712.6%–

336Glen Allen, VAVA17,5512.6%–

337Eldorado at Santa Fe, NMNM5,6192.6%–

338Long View, NCNC5,3872.6%–

339Lake Arrowhead, CACA10,6392.6%–

340New Cumberland, PAPA7,5902.6%–

341Mount Airy, NCNC10,6822.6%–

342Marietta, OHOH13,0532.6%–

343Parkwood, WAWA6,8732.6%–

344Moraine, OHOH6,6272.6%–

345Bellbrook, OHOH7,5632.6%–

346Aledo, TXTX7,1222.6%–

347Edmonds, WAWA42,7482.6%–

348Scaggsville, MDMD10,5642.6%–

349Sonoma, CACA10,5372.6%–

350Mechanicsville, VAVA38,6832.6%–

351Lincoln City, OROR10,1172.6%–

352Richland, MSMS7,6302.6%–

353Foley, ALAL30,3542.5%–

354Duluth, GAGA33,8152.5%–

355New Brighton, PAPA5,5032.5%–

356Pikeville, KYKY7,2702.5%–

357Pea Ridge, WVWV6,9882.5%–

358Myrtle Grove, FLFL15,5952.5%–

359The, OKOK9,2762.5%–

360Chevy Chase, MDMD9,4452.5%–

361Mount Carmel, TNTN5,5402.5%–

362Gray, LALA5,1542.5%–

363Gulf Breeze, FLFL7,0672.5%–

364Auburn, ALAL85,1132.5%–

365Canyon, TXTX16,5182.5%–

366East Harwich, MAMA5,6542.5%–

367Clearfield, PAPA5,7532.5%–

368Montclair, VAVA22,3872.5%–

369Micco, FLFL8,8962.5%–

370Fillmore, CACA16,9372.5%–

371Westmont, NJNJ14,1952.5%–

372Harrisville, UTUT7,1542.5%–

373Spout Springs, NCNC11,2422.5%–

374Demopolis, ALAL6,6412.5%–

375Chapel Hill, NCNC63,5652.5%–

376Palm Valley, FLFL19,7962.5%–

377Crozet, VAVA9,2892.5%–

378Hockinson, WAWA6,1502.5%–

379Pass Christian, MSMS6,4592.5%–

380Rossford, OHOH6,3692.5%–

381Decatur, GAGA25,2762.5%–

382Hot Springs, ARAR16,3272.5%–

383Toccoa, GAGA9,5392.5%–

384Shenandoah, LALA17,9982.5%–

385Carrboro, NCNC20,9622.5%–

386Lake Monticello, VAVA10,6622.5%–

387Centerville, OHOH25,1942.5%–

388Brentwood, TNTN45,3132.5%–

389Lock Haven, PAPA8,5002.5%–

390Shippensburg, PAPA5,6152.5%–

391Tuckahoe, VAVA49,1832.5%–

392Berea, KYKY16,6622.5%–

393Galax, VAVA6,6702.5%–

394Hampton, NHNH10,1012.4%–

395The Dalles, OROR15,7452.4%–

396Sanger, TXTX10,2382.4%–

397Brandermill, VAVA13,7302.4%–

398Franklin, TNTN90,2262.4%–

399Richlands, VAVA5,0512.4%–

400Spanish Fort, ALAL11,2032.4%–

401Henderson, NCNC15,0132.4%–

402Pineville, NCNC11,8512.4%–

403Asheboro, NCNC27,9902.4%–

404Parkersburg, WVWV28,5932.4%–

405Oil City, PAPA9,3012.4%–

406Greenwood, MSMS13,4292.4%–

407Payette, IDID8,8132.4%–

408Woodway, TXTX9,7532.4%–

409Bradford, PAPA7,4422.4%–

410St. Simons, GAGA16,2282.4%–

411Middlebury, VTVT7,2202.4%–

412Hendersonville, TNTN64,2662.4%–

413Martinsburg, WVWV19,2112.4%–

414Krum, TXTX6,8082.4%–

415Sun City, AZAZ37,4862.4%–

416Lake Forest Park, WAWA13,1912.4%–

417Bay St. Louis, MSMS10,6342.4%–

418Grosse Pointe, MIMI5,4902.4%–

419Concord, NCNC114,5982.4%–

420Mauldin, SCSC31,4652.4%–

421Landen, OHOH7,4992.4%–

422Fernandina Beach, FLFL13,8692.4%–

423Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County), VAVA21,0662.4%–

424Wolf Trap, VAVA15,8582.4%–

425Oak Hill, WVWV7,6292.4%–

426Fleming Island, FLFL29,7662.4%–

427St. Stephens, NCNC9,4572.4%–

428Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), CACA5,0732.4%–

429Columbia, TNTN50,0722.4%–

430Danville, KYKY17,7362.4%–

431Republic, MOMO22,4042.4%–

432Four Corners, MTMT5,7912.4%–

433Piney Green, NCNC14,0782.4%–

434Freeport, FLFL7,5432.4%–

435Kernersville, NCNC29,1282.4%–

436Benbrook, TXTX24,2792.4%–

437Brushy Creek, TXTX19,5762.4%–

438Collierville, TNTN51,9092.4%–

439Pulaski, TNTN8,3942.4%–

440Claiborne, LALA13,3082.4%–

441Sanibel, FLFL6,3032.4%–

442Alexander City, ALAL14,5152.4%–

443Maltby, WAWA10,9102.4%–

444Poulsbo, WAWA12,7492.4%–

445Huntersville, NCNC68,5352.4%–

446Waller, TXTX5,3802.4%–

447Wasilla, AKAK10,5562.3%–

448El Reno, OKOK20,7302.3%–

449Pickerington, OHOH26,3332.3%–

450Huntingdon, PAPA6,8622.3%–

451Gaffney, SCSC12,5832.3%–

452Lancaster, SCSC9,6232.3%–

453Apex, NCNC80,4192.3%–

454Chambersburg, PAPA23,3762.3%–

455Collegedale, TNTN11,4992.3%–

456Exeter, NHNH9,9642.3%–

457Gilberts, ILIL9,0822.3%–

458Ridgeland, MSMS24,7502.3%–

459Badger, AKAK18,6772.3%–

460Leeds, ALAL12,8312.3%–

461Fairview, TNTN10,8772.3%–

462Garden City, SCSC11,5912.3%–

463Kenai, AKAK7,9242.3%–

464Geneva, OHOH5,8062.3%–

465Vienna, WVWV10,3212.3%–

466Waynesville, MOMO5,5582.3%–

467Leland, NCNC35,7312.3%–

468Bon Air, VAVA16,9042.3%–

469Erwin, TNTN6,0192.3%–

470Loudon, TNTN6,9632.3%–

471Portsmouth, OHOH17,2822.3%–

472Graham, TXTX8,8142.3%–

473Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CACA6,4732.3%–

474Lebanon, KYKY6,6992.3%–

475Bainbridge Island, WAWA24,6912.3%–

476Lincoln, ALAL8,1102.3%–

477Enola, PAPA6,5342.3%–

478Torrington, WYWY6,2052.3%–

479Tarpon Springs, FLFL25,6022.3%–

480Kanab, UTUT5,3322.3%–

481Santa Rita Ranch, TXTX6,5862.3%–

482Wilmington, NCNC126,8092.3%–

483Fountain Inn, SCSC14,7222.3%–

484Lawrenceburg, TNTN12,2362.3%–

485Franklin Park, PAPA14,9782.3%–

486Prairie, KSKS23,0082.3%–

487Oxford, MSMS26,7732.3%–

488Pontotoc, MSMS6,1562.3%–

489Grayson Valley, ALAL6,0772.3%–

490Mountain Brook, ALAL21,6612.3%–

491Petal, MSMS11,6942.3%–

492Trinity, NCNC7,2742.3%–

493Loveland, COCO81,3872.3%–

494Pleasant Hill, MOMO8,9562.3%–

495Kill Devil Hills, NCNC7,7312.3%–

496Morristown, TNTN33,5172.3%–

497Cornelia, GAGA5,4592.3%–

498Danvers, MAMA28,0982.3%–

499Chelsea, ALAL17,7162.3%–

500Hilliard, OHOH38,8982.2%–

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Frequently asked

Which city has the highest scotch-irish share?

Locust, North Carolina ranks #1 with 7.5% (2020 American Community Survey).

What are the top 5 cities by scotch-irish share?

Locust, North Carolina, Waynesville, North Carolina, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Pittsboro, North Carolina.

How many cities are in this ranking?

6,336 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.

How is scotch-irish share measured?

Share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).