Highest Scottish population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scottish residents as a percentage of total population. Nellis AFB, Nevada leads at 15.0%. 6,626 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Utah carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,626 is 1.6%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Lake Barrington, IL, up 4,743 places to #46.
Scottish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest scottish share?
Nellis AFB, Nevada ranks #1 with 15.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by scottish share?
Nellis AFB, Nevada, Santa Rita Ranch, Texas, Rigby, Idaho, North Ogden, Utah, Otis Orchards-East Farms, Washington.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,626 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is scottish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).