Largest British population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are British ancestry, from the 2024 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 22,553. 5,432 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 5,432 is 56. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: St. George, UT, up 87 places to #84.
British Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest british population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 22,553 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by british population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Seattle, Washington, San Diego, California, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,432 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is british population measured?
Number of residents who are British ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).