Highest Welsh population share, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Welsh residents as a percentage of total population. Oneida County, Idaho leads at 14.6%. 2,998 counties qualify in total. Pennsylvania carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Welsh Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest welsh share?
Oneida County, Idaho ranks #1 with 14.6% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by welsh share?
Oneida County, Idaho, Amelia County, Virginia, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, Harper County, Oklahoma, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,998 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is welsh share measured?
Share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.