Highest Swedish population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Swedish residents as a percentage of total population. Lindstrom, Minnesota leads at 21.5%. 6,135 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Minnesota carries 20 of the top 25 entries.
Swedish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest swedish share?
Lindstrom, Minnesota ranks #1 with 21.5% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by swedish share?
Lindstrom, Minnesota, Cambridge, Minnesota, Poplar Grove, Illinois, Delano, Minnesota, Gladstone, Michigan.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,135 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is swedish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.