Highest Scottish population share, US cities · 2010
US 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. Meridian, Colorado leads at 16.9%. 6,497 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 9.1%, against an all-cities median of 1.9%.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest scottish share?
Meridian, Colorado ranks #1 with 16.9% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by scottish share?
Meridian, Colorado, Rochester, Washington, Shelburne, Vermont, Mapleton, Utah, Fruit Heights, Utah.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,497 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).