Highest Welsh population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Welsh residents as a percentage of total population. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA leads at 5.6%. 913 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Welsh Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest welsh share?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ranks #1 with 5.6% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by welsh share?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, Brigham City, UT-ID, Utica-Rome, NY, Pottsville, PA, Evanston, WY-UT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
913 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is welsh share measured?
Share of all residents who are Welsh ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.