Highest Scotch-Irish population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scotch-Irish residents as a percentage of total population. Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 14.9%. 3,118 counties qualify in total. North Carolina carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
Scotch-Irish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest scotch-irish share?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 14.9% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by scotch-irish share?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Bath County, Virginia, Highland County, Virginia, Loup County, Nebraska, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,118 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is scotch-irish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.