Swedish Population by State 2024 (2024)

Swedish Americans have a significant presence in several states, with Minnesota having the highest number of Swedish Americans at 402,715 or 7.04% of the state's population. Other states with high percentages include North Dakota with 3.69%, Nebraska with 3.50%, Utah with 3.05%, and South Dakota with 2.73%. While these states have a lower overall population of Swedish Americans, their percentages are relatively high compared to other states.

On the other hand, states with larger populations like California, Illinois, and Michigan have smaller proportions of Swedish Americans, with percentages ranging from 0.88% to 1.90%. It is interesting to note that despite having a smaller population of Swedish Americans, some states like Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire have a higher percentage of Swedish Americans than larger states like Texas and New York. Overall, Swedish Americans have a diverse and widespread presence across the United States.