Largest Norwegian population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Norwegian ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Minneapolis, Minnesota leads at 37,564. 5,934 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Minnesota carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest norwegian population?
Minneapolis, Minnesota ranks #1 with 37,564 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by norwegian population?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fargo, North Dakota, Seattle, Washington, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, St. Paul, Minnesota.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,934 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is norwegian population measured?
Number of residents who are Norwegian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).