RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,144
Largest households, US counties
US counties ranked by average household size (2024 ACS). Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota leads at 4.46. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZEVS 2010
USUnited States334,922,4992.54–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest average household size?
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota ranks #1 with 4.46 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by average household size?
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, Northwest Arctic, Alaska, Wheeler County, Georgia, Jim Hogg County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is average household size measured?
Average number of people per household. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).