Largest Swedish population, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Swedish ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Hennepin County, Minnesota leads at 91,759. 2,984 counties qualify in total. Minnesota carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Swedish Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest swedish population?
Hennepin County, Minnesota ranks #1 with 91,759 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by swedish population?
Hennepin County, Minnesota, Cook County, Illinois, King County, Washington, Maricopa County, Arizona, Los Angeles County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,984 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is swedish population measured?
Number of residents who are Swedish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.