British Population in North Dakota by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the British population in North Dakota totals 1,899. Cass County contains the largest British community with 492 residents, followed by Burleigh County (434), Grand Forks County (189), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in North Dakota by their British populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.

Top 5 counties with the largest British population in North Dakota

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  • 1
    Cass County
    British population in Cass County is 492
    0.26% of Cass County population is British
  • 2
    Burleigh County
    British population in Burleigh County is 434
    0.44% of Burleigh County population is British
  • 3
    Grand Forks County
    British population in Grand Forks County is 189
    0.26% of Grand Forks County population is British
  • 4
    Ward County
    British population in Ward County is 170
    0.25% of Ward County population is British
  • 5
    Morton County
    British population in Morton County is 117
    0.35% of Morton County population is British

Overview of British population in North Dakota

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate North Dakota contains 1,899 British residents (0.24% of 779,361 total state population), positioning the state at the 2nd percentile nationally among U.S. states for British population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show North Dakota's British demographic representation of 0.24% remains below the national average of 0.45%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates North Dakota contains 1,899 British residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total British population of 1.5 million, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicate North Dakota maintains fewer than 1 British per square mile, compared to the national average of 0.42 per square mile, placing the state among jurisdictions with minimal demographic representation nationally.
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53 Counties in North Dakota Ranked by British Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show British population in North Dakota distributed across multiple counties, led by Cass County, Burleigh County, Grand Forks County, and Ward County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of British birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in North Dakota ranked by British population count
Rank by British Population
County
British Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total North Dakota British Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Cass County 492 0.26% 25.91%
2 Burleigh County 434 0.44% 22.85%
3 Grand Forks County 189 0.26% 9.95%
4 Ward County 170 0.25% 8.95%
5 Morton County 117 0.35% 6.16%
6 Barnes County 77 0.71% 4.05%
7 Williams County 60 0.15% 3.16%
8 39 0.69% 2.05%
9 32 1.41% 1.69%
10 27 1.10% 1.42%
10 27 0.28% 1.42%
11 24 3.02% 1.26%
12 21 0.31% 1.11%
13 20 0.25% 1.05%
14 19 0.63% 1.00%
15 18 0.05% 0.95%
16 14 0.60% 0.74%
17 12 0.19% 0.63%
18 11 0.10% 0.58%
18 11 0.10% 0.58%
19 9 0.06% 0.47%
19 9 0.05% 0.47%
19 9 0.23% 0.47%
20 8 0.24% 0.42%
21 7 0.32% 0.37%
21 7 0.17% 0.37%
21 7 0.18% 0.37%
22 6 0.03% 0.32%
23 5 0.09% 0.26%
23 5 0.23% 0.26%
24 4 0.18% 0.21%
24 4 0.17% 0.21%
25 2 0.05% 0.11%
25 2 0.05% 0.11%
26 1 0.04% 0.05%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in North Dakota by their British population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines British population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having British ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as British alone, while others identify as British along with another race (such as British and German).
  • We’ve used the “British alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the British population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as British alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as British .
  2. % of Total North Dakota British Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. British population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small British populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported British population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where British populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.