Happy St. Patrick’s Day to the One Out of 10 Americans Who Claim Irish Ancestry

Residents with Irish ancestry are in all 3,142 U.S. counties and make up 20% of the population in some. Learn more in this story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Happy St. Patrick's Day to the One Out of 10 Americans Who Claim Irish Ancestry Irish heritage is strong in America: More than 31.5 million residents claim Irish ancestry, second only to German (43.0 million). And when it comes to U.S. presidents, including current President Joe Biden, exactly half (23) trace some of their roots to Ireland. Continue reading Not surprisingly, the most Irish states are in New England and are geographically connected. However, the five states with the most smiling Irish eyes are the nation's most populous: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas. But none of these states have the highest percentage of people with Irish ancestry. Continue reading to learn more about Irish ancestry throughout the United States. Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Detailed Look at Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Ancestry: For the first time, demographic profiles of those who reported ancestry from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are available. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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