RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 630

Highest Scottish population share, California cities

California cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scottish residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 630 cities in California that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSCOTTISH SHAREVS 2000

01Myrtletown, CACA5,3226.8%–

02Oroville East, CACA7,5046.1%–

03Larkfield-Wikiup, CACA8,7655.8%–

04Bear Valley Springs, CACA5,9125.6%–

05Placerville, CACA10,6855.5%–

06Auburn, CACA13,8475.4%–

07Rancho Murieta, CACA5,8755.1%–

08Mojave, CACA5,1734.9%–

09Morro Bay, CACA10,6134.9%–

10Spring Valley Lake, CACA9,4834.9%–

11Piedmont, CACA10,6424.9%–

12Rio Vista, CACA10,5234.9%–

13Laguna Beach, CACA22,3914.9%–

14Sausalito, CACA7,0194.8%–

15McKinleyville, CACA17,1134.8%–

16Ben Lomond, CACA6,8584.7%–

17Crestline, CACA9,8354.6%–

18Tiburon, CACA8,8814.4%–

19Buellton, CACA5,1584.3%–

20El Granada, CACA5,2324.3%–

21Mammoth Lakes, CACA6,8674.3%–

22Arroyo Grande, CACA18,1234.3%–

23Vandenberg, CACA6,7764.3%–

24Rio del Mar, CACA9,2014.2%–

25Alpine, CACA15,1804.2%–

26Wrightwood, CACA5,0674.1%–

27Hidden Valley Lake, CACA5,8724.1%–

28Kentfield, CACA6,9004.0%–

29Montecito, CACA9,0314.0%–

30San Martin, CACA6,9543.9%–

31Eucalyptus Hills, CACA5,8403.9%–

32Pismo Beach, CACA7,9113.9%–

33Sebastopol, CACA7,5323.9%–

34Mira Monte, CACA6,8883.8%–

35Ione, CACA9,2823.8%–

36Carpinteria, CACA12,7343.7%–

37Ojai, CACA7,4743.7%–

38Durham, CACA5,3403.6%–

39Rancho Mirage, CACA17,8763.6%–

40Pacific Grove, CACA14,6593.6%–

41Solvang, CACA5,9443.5%–

42Solana Beach, CACA12,6023.5%–

43Plumas Lake, CACA9,4183.5%–

44Aptos, CACA6,4043.5%–

45Orinda, CACA19,5073.5%–

46Magalia, CACA7,3893.5%–

47Petaluma, CACA59,6883.5%–

48Los Osos, CACA14,1663.4%–

49Lake Arrowhead, CACA10,6393.4%–

50Sierra Madre, CACA10,6203.4%–

51Atherton, CACA6,9603.4%–

52Fairfax, CACA7,4173.4%–

53Rohnert Park, CACA44,8113.4%–

54Country Club, CACA10,1613.4%–

55Ridgecrest, CACA28,3333.4%–

56Newport Beach, CACA81,9773.3%–

57Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CACA5,8303.3%–

58Grover Beach, CACA12,4563.3%–

59Valley Center, CACA11,1193.3%–

60Gold River, CACA7,9243.3%–

61Rancho Mission Viejo, CACA11,9713.2%–

62Palermo, CACA5,2663.2%–

63Laguna Woods, CACA16,8443.2%–

64West Hollywood, CACA34,2313.2%–

65Kensington, CACA5,1793.1%–

66Redding, CACA94,0923.1%–

67Chico, CACA105,0813.1%–

68Palm Springs, CACA45,3153.1%–

69San Buenaventura (Ventura), CACA109,9143.1%–

70Dana Point, CACA32,2323.1%–

71Lincoln, CACA57,3673.0%–

72Eureka, CACA25,3043.0%–

73La Mesa, CACA59,9143.0%–

74El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County), CACA13,1293.0%–

75Desert Palms, CACA6,5793.0%–

76San Clemente, CACA62,2263.0%–

77Granite Bay, CACA21,6733.0%–

78Cotati, CACA7,3473.0%–

79Yucca Valley, CACA21,8872.9%–

80Fair Oaks, CACA32,7992.9%–

81Oakdale, CACA23,2462.9%–

82Rossmoor, CACA11,5322.9%–

83Oceano, CACA7,1282.9%–

84Arcata, CACA19,0472.9%–

85Soquel, CACA10,6792.9%–

86Diamond Springs, CACA10,9272.9%–

87Oildale, CACA34,6872.8%–

88Oakhurst, CACA6,0912.8%–

89Larkspur, CACA12,6202.8%–

90San Luis Obispo, CACA50,6362.8%–

91Poway, CACA49,1802.8%–

92Pollock Pines, CACA6,2122.8%–

93Albany, CACA19,1952.8%–

94Rocklin, CACA76,8212.7%–

95Twentynine Palms, CACA25,9392.7%–

96Sonoma, CACA10,5372.7%–

97Eastern Goleta Valley, CACA28,2952.7%–

98Santee, CACA58,2052.7%–

99Manhattan Beach, CACA33,1222.7%–

100El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CACA31,6262.7%–

101Danville, CACA43,3022.6%–

102Palm Desert, CACA53,2592.6%–

103Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CACA19,7652.6%–

104Carlsbad, CACA112,2602.6%–

105Paradise, CACA10,0232.6%–

106Cameron Park, CACA18,3152.6%–

107Templeton, CACA9,5802.6%–

108Atascadero, CACA29,4642.6%–

109St. Helena, CACA5,1942.6%–

110Windsor, CACA25,8642.6%–

111La Cañada Flintridge, CACA19,4802.6%–

112Benicia, CACA26,4012.6%–

113Golden Hills, CACA9,8912.6%–

114El Dorado Hills, CACA51,0262.5%–

115Los Alamitos, CACA11,7022.5%–

116Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CACA7,4082.5%–

117Encinitas, CACA60,7362.5%–

118Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CACA12,0852.5%–

119Oak View, CACA6,1412.5%–

120Piñon Hills, CACA7,0652.5%–

121Novato, CACA51,9472.5%–

122North Auburn, CACA13,4802.5%–

123Mill Valley, CACA13,7992.5%–

124Yosemite Lakes, CACA5,2882.4%–

125Las Flores CDP (Orange County), CACA5,5132.4%–

126Citrus Heights, CACA86,3482.4%–

127Half Moon Bay, CACA11,2872.4%–

128Woodside, CACA5,1812.4%–

129Pleasant Hill, CACA34,0172.4%–

130Live Oak, CACA16,9112.4%–

131Costa Mesa, CACA108,8812.4%–

132Arden-Arcade, CACA94,9942.3%–

133Truckee, CACA17,2782.3%–

134Cambria, CACA5,9782.3%–

135Temecula, CACA114,8652.3%–

136Capitola, CACA9,3402.3%–

137San Anselmo, CACA12,5552.3%–

138Blackhawk, CACA10,1372.3%–

139Fallbrook, CACA32,1122.3%–

140Wilton, CACA6,4332.3%–

141Scotts Valley, CACA11,6522.3%–

142Rolling Hills Estates, CACA7,9482.3%–

143Discovery Bay, CACA14,9112.3%–

144Redondo Beach, CACA67,2812.2%–

145Davis, CACA66,1102.2%–

146South Lake Tahoe, CACA21,1152.2%–

147Boyes Hot Springs, CACA7,2472.2%–

148Clayton, CACA10,8422.2%–

149Monterey, CACA28,9532.2%–

150San Marcos, CACA94,9082.2%–

151Orangevale, CACA35,9582.2%–

152Yreka, CACA7,7142.2%–

153Healdsburg, CACA11,1722.2%–

154Gridley, CACA7,2582.2%–

155Belmont, CACA28,7522.2%–

156La Verne, CACA30,1782.2%–

157Carmichael, CACA76,9482.1%–

158Goleta, CACA32,4012.1%–

159Moraga, CACA16,3222.1%–

160Taft, CACA6,9952.1%–

161Old Fig Garden, CACA5,5032.1%–

162Oceanside, CACA170,4832.1%–

163Stanford, CACA18,6622.1%–

164Pleasure Point, CACA5,4892.1%–

165Roseville, CACA167,3022.1%–

166Marina del Rey, CACA9,1762.1%–

167Woodland, CACA62,5132.1%–

168Seal Beach, CACA24,0752.1%–

169Folsom, CACA91,9832.1%–

170Santa Barbara, CACA86,4222.1%–

171Coronado, CACA21,0942.1%–

172Glendora, CACA49,6712.1%–

173Huntington Beach, CACA191,4512.1%–

174Martinez, CACA36,8492.1%–

175French Valley, CACA45,2692.1%–

176Loomis, CACA7,0042.1%–

177Los Gatos, CACA32,5762.1%–

178Santa Rosa, CACA179,4372.0%–

179Canyon Lake, CACA11,1132.0%–

180Mission Viejo, CACA90,4842.0%–

181Aliso Viejo, CACA49,8442.0%–

182Keyes, CACA5,5772.0%–

183Red Bluff, CACA14,4042.0%–

184Colusa, CACA6,5192.0%–

185Rancho Santa Margarita, CACA45,7792.0%–

186Lafayette, CACA25,3132.0%–

187Crescent City, CACA6,0022.0%–

188Oak Park, CACA13,7572.0%–

189Livermore, CACA83,4572.0%–

190Fortuna, CACA12,0032.0%–

191Wildomar, CACA37,8892.0%–

192El Cerrito, CACA26,1212.0%–

193Pinole, CACA18,5432.0%–

194Santa Monica, CACA90,0822.0%–

195Santa Cruz, CACA61,7972.0%–

196Murrieta, CACA114,1242.0%–

197Lake Forest, CACA86,3331.9%–

198Bonadelle Ranchos, CACA5,4651.9%–

199Simi Valley, CACA124,8611.9%–

200Clearlake, CACA16,8931.9%–

201Camarillo, CACA68,6521.9%–

202Claremont, CACA35,8381.9%–

203Berkeley, CACA121,9111.9%–

204Camino Tassajara, CACA5,8311.9%–

205Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CACA7,3611.9%–

206Rosedale, CACA18,8771.9%–

207Laguna Niguel, CACA64,1071.9%–

208Cherry Valley, CACA6,6681.9%–

209Castro Valley, CACA65,0011.9%–

210San Carlos, CACA29,2611.9%–

211Alameda, CACA76,8761.9%–

212San Diego Country Estates, CACA10,2231.9%–

213Napa, CACA76,5621.9%–

214Concord, CACA123,2611.9%–

215Valle Vista, CACA18,6021.9%–

216Big Bear City, CACA11,4311.9%–

217Rodeo, CACA8,9761.8%–

218Palos Verdes Estates, CACA12,5591.8%–

219La Riviera, CACA11,4921.8%–

220Bermuda Dunes, CACA7,9711.8%–

221North Tustin, CACA25,8071.8%–

222Big Bear Lake, CACA5,0181.8%–

223Coto de Caza, CACA15,1901.8%–

224Placentia, CACA54,9111.8%–

225Campbell, CACA42,4901.8%–

226Palo Alto, CACA67,6091.8%–

227La Quinta, CACA39,4401.8%–

228Camp Pendleton Mainside, CACA9,5011.8%–

229Ukiah, CACA16,0681.8%–

230Oakley, CACA47,5831.8%–

231East Hemet, CACA20,2571.8%–

232Thousand Palms, CACA7,7201.8%–

233Yucaipa, CACA54,9531.8%–

234Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), CACA5,0731.8%–

235Rancho San Diego, CACA21,2721.7%–

236Emeryville, CACA13,2511.7%–

237Corning, CACA8,2601.7%–

238Pacifica, CACA36,8901.7%–

239Morgan Hill, CACA45,6251.7%–

240Alamo, CACA14,4881.7%–

241Winter Gardens, CACA22,1311.7%–

242Dixon, CACA21,1161.7%–

243Thousand Oaks, CACA122,2301.7%–

244Walnut Creek, CACA70,0121.6%–

245Exeter, CACA10,1221.6%–

246Winters, CACA8,2141.6%–

247Lemoore Station, CACA6,1751.6%–

248Charter Oak, CACA9,4421.6%–

249McSwain, CACA5,7831.6%–

250Moorpark, CACA35,0231.6%–

251Altadena, CACA41,7051.6%–

252Jackson, CACA5,1001.6%–

253Lakeport, CACA5,0591.6%–

254Brea, CACA47,2601.6%–

255Nipomo, CACA17,5161.6%–

256Burlingame, CACA31,9291.6%–

257Grand Terrace, CACA12,9361.6%–

258Villa Park, CACA5,6451.6%–

259Fruitridge Pocket, CACA6,0951.6%–

260Anderson, CACA11,1311.6%–

261Agoura Hills, CACA19,2431.5%–

262Joshua Tree, CACA6,2341.5%–

263Woodcrest, CACA17,3681.5%–

264Hermosa Beach, CACA18,5131.5%–

265Hillsborough, CACA11,2061.5%–

266San Mateo, CACA103,3371.5%–

267San Ramon, CACA86,2091.5%–

268Burbank, CACA102,9881.5%–

269Salida, CACA13,9001.5%–

270San Diego, CACA1,406,1061.5%–

271Hughson, CACA8,0511.5%–

272Lucerne Valley, CACA5,9571.5%–

273Los Altos, CACA30,9651.5%–

274Fountain Valley, CACA55,5081.5%–

275Stevenson Ranch, CACA20,9901.5%–

276Brentwood, CACA66,6071.5%–

277Lompoc, CACA43,3151.4%–

278Ladera Ranch, CACA23,7931.4%–

279San Marino, CACA11,9641.4%–

280Ramona, CACA22,6341.4%–

281Orcutt, CACA31,4541.4%–

282Gilroy, CACA60,7641.4%–

283Hilmar-Irwin, CACA6,1321.4%–

284Linda, CACA23,8711.4%–

285San Dimas, CACA32,9781.4%–

286Clovis, CACA129,3471.4%–

287Duarte, CACA22,8661.4%–

288Galt, CACA26,9641.4%–

289Redlands, CACA74,1281.4%–

290Marysville, CACA12,7381.4%–

291North Highlands, CACA47,9571.4%–

292California Polytechnic State University, CACA7,9151.4%–

293Gustine, CACA6,1121.4%–

294San Juan Capistrano, CACA35,1191.4%–

295San Francisco, CACA826,0791.4%–

296Menlo Park, CACA32,7131.4%–

297Willows, CACA6,1161.4%–

298Orange, CACA138,3651.4%–

299Hemet, CACA93,6491.4%–

300La Crescenta-Montrose, CACA19,6601.4%–

301Fullerton, CACA138,6751.4%–

302Torrance, CACA138,3911.4%–

303El Segundo, CACA16,3791.4%–

304Redwood City, CACA82,1781.4%–

305Pleasanton, CACA74,5561.3%–

306Prunedale, CACA19,7231.3%–

307Vista, CACA98,2741.3%–

308East Palo Alto, CACA28,8721.3%–

309Yorba Linda, CACA65,6321.3%–

310Los Altos Hills, CACA8,4191.3%–

311Imperial Beach, CACA25,2061.3%–

312Foothill Farms, CACA36,4351.3%–

313San Rafael, CACA59,4101.3%–

314Yuba City, CACA69,4851.3%–

315Apple Valley, CACA75,2471.3%–

316Santa Clarita, CACA228,4301.3%–

317Topanga, CACA8,8851.3%–

318Calimesa, CACA11,1111.3%–

319Pasadena, CACA135,8041.3%–

320Franklin CDP (Merced County), CACA7,3921.3%–

321Acton, CACA7,8801.3%–

322Manteca, CACA96,6931.2%–

323Dublin, CACA71,6021.2%–

324Newman, CACA12,4531.2%–

325Shasta Lake, CACA10,2081.2%–

326Thermalito, CACA6,7201.2%–

327Fillmore, CACA16,9371.2%–

328Oroville, CACA20,4511.2%–

329Chowchilla, CACA18,7301.2%–

330Modesto, CACA219,6521.2%–

331Lemon Grove, CACA27,9361.2%–

332Rio Linda, CACA16,3351.2%–

333Lodi, CACA69,1001.2%–

334Olivehurst, CACA18,4441.2%–

335Marina, CACA23,2561.2%–

336Bostonia, CACA16,7651.2%–

337Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), CACA31,9691.2%–

338Beaumont, CACA60,8351.2%–

339Isla Vista, CACA13,9201.2%–

340Nuevo, CACA6,8031.2%–

341Tehachapi, CACA11,8521.2%–

342Calabasas, CACA22,0271.2%–

343Rosemont, CACA23,7661.2%–

344Live Oak, CACA9,4661.2%–

345Covina, CACA49,4041.2%–

346University of California-Davis, CACA8,6961.1%–

347Oakland, CACA440,8381.1%–

348Cloverdale, CACA8,7011.1%–

349Phelan, CACA18,4961.1%–

350Castaic, CACA17,9991.1%–

351Sacramento, CACA536,4491.1%–

352Seaside, CACA31,6361.1%–

353Rancho Cordova, CACA87,5541.1%–

354Tracy, CACA101,9011.1%–

355Saranap, CACA5,6621.1%–

356Cypress, CACA48,7811.1%–

357Menifee, CACA118,5921.1%–

358Lomita, CACA19,7241.1%–

359Kingsburg, CACA13,2491.1%–

360Escondido, CACA146,0301.1%–

361Westminster, CACA88,9661.1%–

362Saratoga, CACA30,4181.1%–

363Rancho Palos Verdes, CACA39,6541.1%–

364Whittier, CACA85,8151.1%–

365Mountain View, CACA85,4381.1%–

366Quartz Hill, CACA11,5101.1%–

367Lakewood, CACA78,0101.0%–

368Norco, CACA25,0811.0%–

369El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), CACA16,2941.0%–

370Turlock, CACA72,8641.0%–

371Tustin, CACA77,8431.0%–

372Upland, CACA79,4461.0%–

373Antelope, CACA48,3011.0%–

374Fort Bragg, CACA6,9461.0%–

375Corte Madera, CACA9,9291.0%–

376Long Beach, CACA450,4691.0%–

377Farmersville, CACA10,3261.0%–

378Laguna Hills, CACA30,0201.0%–

379Temescal Valley, CACA30,0691.0%–

380East Foothills, CACA7,1391.0%–

381Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), CACA22,4471.0%–

382Visalia, CACA146,5411.0%–

383Vacaville, CACA103,8501.0%–

384West Sacramento, CACA56,2161.0%–

385La Mirada, CACA45,9521.0%–

386Fairfield, CACA122,4891.0%–

387Grass Valley, CACA14,0351.0%–

388Cathedral City, CACA52,3751.0%–

389Fort Irwin, CACA8,4190.9%–

390Glendale, CACA187,1600.9%–

391Santa Paula, CACA31,7740.9%–

392Lake Elsinore, CACA75,0670.9%–

393Riverside, CACA323,0570.9%–

394Irvine, CACA318,7640.9%–

395Fresno, CACA555,5490.9%–

396Camp Pendleton South, CACA15,7660.9%–

397Malibu, CACA9,5740.9%–

398Lathrop, CACA42,7830.9%–

399Vallejo, CACA123,2870.9%–

400Port Hueneme, CACA20,9870.9%–

401Monrovia, CACA38,2640.9%–

402North Fair Oaks, CACA13,1000.9%–

403South Pasadena, CACA25,5030.9%–

404Richmond, CACA114,8610.9%–

405Rancho Cucamonga, CACA177,8560.9%–

406West Carson, CACA22,1430.9%–

407Lake Los Angeles, CACA13,0510.9%–

408Riverbank, CACA26,5570.8%–

409Bakersfield, CACA422,1650.8%–

410San Bruno, CACA42,3050.8%–

411El Cajon, CACA101,7550.8%–

412Corona, CACA161,7340.8%–

413Mentone, CACA9,5140.8%–

414Hesperia, CACA102,6050.8%–

415Elk Grove, CACA185,0070.8%–

416Hanford, CACA62,2290.8%–

417La Habra Heights, CACA5,3270.8%–

418American Canyon, CACA22,7730.8%–

419Hollister, CACA45,6950.8%–

420Mountain House, CACA25,3150.8%–

421Susanville, CACA12,8160.8%–

422Santa Clara, CACA133,4460.8%–

423Lancaster, CACA170,0840.8%–

424San Lorenzo, CACA29,1710.8%–

425Blythe, CACA15,0420.8%–

426Westlake, CACA7,5050.8%–

427Lake of the Pines, CACA5,4610.8%–

428Los Angeles, CACA3,869,0890.8%–

429Culver City, CACA39,4520.8%–

430Banning, CACA31,8520.8%–

431Barstow, CACA24,8040.8%–

432Beverly Hills, CACA30,7640.8%–

433San Leandro, CACA85,3530.7%–

434La Habra, CACA60,9080.7%–

435Coalinga, CACA17,2810.7%–

436Reedley, CACA26,9820.7%–

437San Jose, CACA989,8140.7%–

438Indio, CACA94,2690.7%–

439Los Banos, CACA49,6140.7%–

440Atwater, CACA32,1330.7%–

441Lemoore, CACA27,2910.7%–

442Contra Costa Centre, CACA6,8930.7%–

443Hillcrest, CACA10,5110.7%–

444Merced, CACA99,7240.7%–

445Signal Hill, CACA11,1530.7%–

446Lawndale, CACA29,8920.7%–

447Sunnyvale, CACA156,5770.7%–

448Santa Maria, CACA111,3900.7%–

449San Jacinto, CACA56,0140.7%–

450Palmdale, CACA161,8450.7%–

451Jamul, CACA6,5740.7%–

452Bonita, CACA12,6520.6%–

453Stockton, CACA324,5970.6%–

454Chino, CACA96,9570.6%–

455Foster City, CACA32,4110.6%–

456Ashland, CACA22,2100.6%–

457Loma Linda, CACA25,2210.6%–

458Lake Mathews, CACA6,5270.6%–

459Suisun City, CACA29,4540.6%–

460Calipatria, CACA6,0120.6%–

461University of California-Santa Barbara, CACA12,1210.6%–

462Oak Hills, CACA9,0130.6%–

463Antioch, CACA118,9580.6%–

464Cupertino, CACA58,3330.6%–

465Union City, CACA65,2820.6%–

466South Whittier, CACA55,6500.6%–

467Anaheim, CACA341,0080.6%–

468Patterson, CACA26,5870.6%–

469South Monrovia Island, CACA6,8300.6%–

470Highgrove, CACA8,3660.6%–

471Tulare, CACA73,9070.6%–

472Salinas, CACA159,1340.6%–

473Chino Hills, CACA77,5190.6%–

474South San Francisco, CACA64,9410.6%–

475Orland, CACA8,3810.6%–

476Fowler, CACA7,7450.5%–

477La Cresta, CACA8,3890.5%–

478August, CACA8,8250.5%–

479Burbank, CACA5,3330.5%–

480Fremont, CACA226,4420.5%–

481Porterville, CACA63,0880.5%–

482Lakeland, CACA12,2360.5%–

483Del Aire, CACA11,1150.5%–

484Escalon, CACA7,3940.5%–

485Colton, CACA53,3830.5%–

486Alhambra, CACA79,8200.5%–

487Arcadia, CACA54,1170.5%–

488Temple City, CACA35,1250.5%–

489Bay Point, CACA24,2310.5%–

490Diamond Bar, CACA51,8840.5%–

491Chula Vista, CACA275,5330.5%–

492Pomona, CACA147,8070.5%–

493Buena Park, CACA81,7410.5%–

494Hayward, CACA157,1130.5%–

495Hawthorne, CACA82,7410.5%–

496Desert Hot Springs, CACA34,0090.5%–

497Ceres, CACA48,9820.5%–

498Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CACA6,4730.5%–

499East Pasadena, CACA5,4790.5%–

500La Palma, CACA14,9070.5%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES