Highest Swedish population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Swedish residents as a percentage of total population. Kittson County, Minnesota leads at 33.4%. 3,010 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 17 of the top 25 entries.
Swedish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest swedish share?
Kittson County, Minnesota ranks #1 with 33.4% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by swedish share?
Kittson County, Minnesota, Phelps County, Nebraska, Kanabec County, Minnesota, Polk County, Nebraska, Isanti County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,010 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is swedish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Swedish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.