Highest Swedish population share, US metro areas · 2010
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. Iron Mountain, MI-WI leads at 15.7%. 916 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 12 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?
Iron Mountain, MI-WI ranks #1 with 15.7% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by swedish share?
Iron Mountain, MI-WI, Duluth, MN-WI, Willmar, MN, Warren, PA, Alexandria, MN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
916 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).