Highest share of residents born in Germany, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who were born in Germany (2024 American Community Survey, table B05006). Grant County, Kansas leads at 3.7%. 2,382 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 2,382 is 0.1%.
Immigrants from Germany: country profile →UPDATED 2026-10-19 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest born in germany (share)?
Grant County, Kansas ranks #1 with 3.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by born in germany (share)?
Grant County, Kansas, Rappahannock County, Virginia, Esmeralda County, Nevada, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, Geary County, Kansas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,382 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is born in germany (share) measured?
Share of all residents who were born in Germany (ACS table B05006). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).