Highest Scottish population share, US counties
US counties 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. King County, Texas leads at 11.4%. 3,127 counties qualify in total. Wyoming carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest scottish share?
King County, Texas ranks #1 with 11.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by scottish share?
King County, Texas, Edwards County, Texas, Daggett County, Utah, Lincoln County, Maine, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,127 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).