Largest Scottish population, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Scottish ancestry, from the 2010 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Los Angeles County, California leads at 89,406. 3,114 counties qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Scottish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest scottish population?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 89,406 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by scottish population?
Los Angeles County, California, Maricopa County, Arizona, King County, Washington, San Diego County, California, Orange County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,114 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is scottish population measured?
Number of residents who are Scottish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.