Highest Welsh population share, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Welsh residents as a percentage of total population. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA leads at 3.2%. 922 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 5 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 welsh share?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ranks #1 with 3.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by welsh share?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, Brigham City, UT-ID, Evanston, WY-UT, Rexburg, ID, Bishop, CA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
922 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is welsh share measured?
Share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).