Largest English population, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are English ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Maricopa County, Arizona leads at 361,829. 3,133 counties qualify in total. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
English Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest english population?
Maricopa County, Arizona ranks #1 with 361,829 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by english population?
Maricopa County, Arizona, Los Angeles County, California, Salt Lake County, Utah, King County, Washington, San Diego County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,133 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is english population measured?
Number of residents who are English ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.