Largest Danish population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Danish ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Salt Lake County, Utah leads at 40,972. 2,604 counties qualify in total. Utah carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest danish population?
Salt Lake County, Utah ranks #1 with 40,972 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by danish population?
Salt Lake County, Utah, Utah County, Utah, Maricopa County, Arizona, Los Angeles County, California, King County, Washington.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,604 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is danish population measured?
Number of residents who are Danish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).