Highest Scottish population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scottish residents as a percentage of total population. Kent County, Texas leads at 10.1%. 3,117 counties qualify in total. Montana carries 5 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?
Kent County, Texas ranks #1 with 10.1% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by scottish share?
Kent County, Texas, Rich County, Utah, Hinsdale County, Colorado, Wheatland County, Montana, Lincoln County, Maine.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,117 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is scottish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.