Largest Norwegian population, US counties
US counties 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. Hennepin County, Minnesota leads at 126,553. 2,976 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest norwegian population?
Hennepin County, Minnesota ranks #1 with 126,553 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by norwegian population?
Hennepin County, Minnesota, King County, Washington, Maricopa County, Arizona, Dakota County, Minnesota, Cass County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,976 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).