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Largest Dutch American Communities
About 3,106,773 Dutch Americans live in the U.S. The largest community by number of people is in Grand Rapids, MI (22,583).
- Dutch Americans in the U.S.
- 3,106,773
- ACS 2020-2024
- Share of U.S. population
- 0.93%
- Largest state
- Michigan
- 383,439 people
- Largest city
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 22,583 people
Cities with the most Dutch Americans
Cities, towns and census-designated places, by number of people
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| # | City | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids, MI | 22,583 | 11.4% |
| 2 | New York, NY | 21,174 | 0.2% |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | 14,171 | 0.4% |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | 13,756 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Wyoming, MI | 11,539 | 14.9% |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | 11,141 | 5.5% |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | 10,726 | 0.8% |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | 10,424 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | 9,864 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Portland, OR | 9,809 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Houston, TX | 8,720 | 0.4% |
| 12 | Holland, MI | 8,271 | 24.0% |
| 13 | Denver, CO | 7,970 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Jenison, MI | 7,250 | 41.2% |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | 7,110 | 0.8% |
| 16 | Austin, TX | 6,569 | 0.7% |
| 17 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6,040 | 1.2% |
| 18 | Columbus, OH | 5,927 | 0.6% |
| 19 | San Francisco, CA | 5,635 | 0.7% |
| 20 | Jacksonville, FL | 5,457 | 0.6% |
| 21 | Omaha, NE | 5,456 | 1.1% |
| 22 | Kentwood, MI | 5,429 | 10.0% |
| 23 | Tucson, AZ | 5,402 | 1.0% |
| 24 | Madison, WI | 5,157 | 1.9% |
| 25 | Mesa, AZ | 5,119 | 1.0% |
| 26 | San Antonio, TX | 5,088 | 0.3% |
| 27 | Minneapolis, MN | 5,051 | 1.2% |
| 28 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4,935 | 0.7% |
| 29 | Philadelphia, PA | 4,924 | 0.3% |
| 30 | Albuquerque, NM | 4,917 | 0.9% |
Counties with the most Dutch Americans
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| # | County | People | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County, MI | 94,785 | 14.3% |
| 2 | Ottawa County, MI | 78,335 | 26.0% |
| 3 | Maricopa County, AZ | 40,965 | 0.9% |
| 4 | Los Angeles County, CA | 39,650 | 0.4% |
| 5 | Cook County, IL | 34,682 | 0.7% |
| 6 | San Diego County, CA | 27,141 | 0.8% |
| 7 | King County, WA | 25,672 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Orange County, CA | 23,724 | 0.7% |
| 9 | Allegan County, MI | 23,354 | 19.2% |
| 10 | Kalamazoo County, MI | 20,399 | 7.8% |
| 11 | Salt Lake County, UT | 19,756 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Harris County, TX | 19,516 | 0.4% |
| 13 | Riverside County, CA | 16,335 | 0.7% |
| 14 | Hennepin County, MN | 16,266 | 1.3% |
| 15 | Lake County, IN | 15,301 | 3.1% |
| 16 | Oakland County, MI | 14,863 | 1.2% |
| 17 | Sioux County, IA | 14,759 | 40.8% |
| 18 | Outagamie County, WI | 14,693 | 7.6% |
| 19 | San Bernardino County, CA | 14,305 | 0.7% |
| 20 | Muskegon County, MI | 14,036 | 8.0% |
About this data
Counts people who reported this ancestry (table B04006). People can report up to two ancestries, so the same person may be counted in two groups.
Figures are American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates and have margins of error, which are larger for small places.
Frequently asked questions
- Which U.S. city has the most Dutch Americans?
- Grand Rapids, MI has the largest number of Dutch Americans, about 22,583 people, followed by New York, NY (21,174) and Los Angeles, CA (14,171).
- Which city has the highest share of Dutch Americans?
- Among places with at least 10,000 residents, Jenison, MI has the highest share at 41.2% of residents.
- Which state has the most Dutch Americans?
- Michigan has the most, with about 383,439 people. The top three states (Michigan, California, New York) are home to 26% of all Dutch Americans.
- How many Dutch Americans live in the U.S.?
- About 3,106,773 people, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.