Highest White (non-Hispanic) population share, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are White, not Hispanic or Latino (1990 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: White (non-Hispanic) residents as a percentage of total population. Mercer County, Missouri leads at 100.0%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Nebraska carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest white, non-hispanic?
Mercer County, Missouri ranks #1 with 100.0% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by white, non-hispanic?
Mercer County, Missouri, Garfield County, Nebraska, Hayes County, Nebraska, Hooker County, Nebraska, Slope County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is white, non-hispanic measured?
Share identifying as White alone, not Hispanic or Latino. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.