Largest American population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are American ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles County, California leads at 308,717. 3,138 counties qualify in total. Florida carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest american population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 308,717 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by american population?
Los Angeles County, California, Maricopa County, Arizona, Harris County, Texas, Orange County, California, Orange County, Florida.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,138 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is american population measured?
Number of residents who are American ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).