Highest Swedish population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Escanaba, MI leads at 10.5%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest swedish share?
Escanaba, MI ranks #1 with 10.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by swedish share?
Escanaba, MI, Duluth, MN-WI, Iron Mountain, MI-WI, Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY, Willmar, MN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).