Largest Scotch-Irish population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Charlotte, North Carolina leads at 18,579. 6,336 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Scotch-Irish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest scotch-irish population?
Charlotte, North Carolina ranks #1 with 18,579 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by scotch-irish population?
Charlotte, North Carolina, New York, New York, Austin, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,336 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is scotch-irish population measured?
Number of residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.