Highest Swedish population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Swedish residents as a percentage of total population. Lindstrom, Minnesota leads at 18.6%. 6,078 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Minnesota carries 21 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest swedish share?
Lindstrom, Minnesota ranks #1 with 18.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by swedish share?
Lindstrom, Minnesota, Gladstone, Michigan, Holdrege, Nebraska, Shoreview, Minnesota, East Harwich, Massachusetts.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,078 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is swedish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).