Highest Scottish population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scottish residents as a percentage of total population. Motley County, Texas leads at 11.8%. 3,114 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
Scottish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest scottish share?
Motley County, Texas ranks #1 with 11.8% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by scottish share?
Motley County, Texas, Kenedy County, Texas, Rich County, Utah, Mineral County, Nevada, Loup County, Nebraska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,114 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is scottish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.