Norwegian American
Encyclopedia
Norwegian Americans are Americans
of Norwegian descent. Norwegian immigrants went to the United States primarily in the later half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than 4.5 million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census, and most live in the Upper Midwest
. Norwegian Americans currently comprise the 10th largest American ancestry group.
reached North America via Norse
settlements in Greenland
around the year 1000. Norse
settlers from Greenland founded the settlement of L'Anse aux Meadows
in Vinland
, in what is now Newfoundland, Canada.
after 1664) in the early part of 17th century. Hans Hansen Bergen
, a native of Bergen
, Norway, was one of the earliest settlers of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam
having immigrated in 1633. Another of the first Norwegian settlers was Albert Andriessen Bradt
who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1637. Pieter Van Brugh
, Mayor of Albany, New York
was the grandson of Norwegian immigrants. His mother's parents were Roelof Janse (1602–1637), born in Marstrandsön, a small island situated in Båhuslen
province in Norway (it was ceded to Sweden in 1658) and Anneke Jans (1605–1663), born on Flekkerøy
, an island situated outside the town of Kristiansand
, Vest-Agder
county, Norway
.
Approximately 60 persons had settled in the Manhattan
area before the British take-over in 1664. How many Norwegians that settled in New Netherland (the area up the Hudson River
to Fort Oranje—now Albany
) is not known. The Netherlands (and especially Amsterdam
and Hoorn
) had strong commercial ties with the coastal lumber trade of Norway during the 17th century and many Norwegians emigrated to Amsterdam. Some of them settled in Dutch colonies, although never in large numbers. (For further reading, see for example J.H. Innes, New Amsterdam and its people.) There were also Norwegian settlers in Pennsylvania
in the first half of the 18th century, and in upstate New York
in the latter half of the same century.
to the United States
emigrated mostly because of religious motivies, as Religious Society of Friends
and Haugean
s. Organized Norwegian immigration to North America began in 1825, when several dozen Norwegians left Stavanger
bound for North America on the sloop
Restauration
(often called the "Norwegian Mayflower
) under the leadership of Cleng Peerson
. To a great extent, this early emigration from Norway was borne out of religious persecution, especially for Quakers and a local religious group, the Haugianerne
. The ship landed in New York City
, where it was at first impounded for exceeding its passenger limit. After intervention from President John Quincy Adams
, the passengers moved on to settle in Kendall, New York
with the help of Andreas Stangeland, witnessing the opening of the Erie Canal
en route. Many of these immigrants moved on from the Kendall Settlement, settling in Illinois
and Wisconsin
. Cleng Peerson became a traveling emissary for Norwegian immigrants and died in a Norwegian Settlement near Cranfills Gap
, Texas
in 1865.
While there were about 65 Norwegian individuals who emigrated via ports in Sweden
and elsewhere in the intervening years, the next emigrant ship did not leave Norway for the New World until 1836, when the ships Den Norske Klippe and Norden departed. In 1837, a group of immigrants from Tinn
emigrated via Gothenburg
to the Fox River Settlement, near present-day Sheridan, Illinois
. But it was the writings of Ole Rynning (1809 - 1838), who traveled to the U.S. on the Ægir in 1837 that energized Norwegian immigration.
The good majority of Norwegian immigrants, close to 500,000 came to the USA via Canada, and the Canadian Port of Quebec
. The British Government repealed the navigation laws in 1849 in Canada and from 1850 on, Canada became the port of choice as Norwegian ships carried passengers to Canada and took lumber back to Norway. The Canadian route offered many advantages to the emigrant over traveling to the USA directly. "They moved on from Quebec both by rail and by steamer for another thousand or more miles (1600 km) for a steerage fare of slightly less than $9.00. Steamers from Quebec, Canada brought them to Toronto, Canada then the immigrants often traveled by rail for 93 miles to Collingwood, Ontario
, Canada on Lake Huron, from where steamers transported them across Lake Michigan to Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Not until the turn of the century did Norwegians accept Canada as a land of the second chance. This was also true of the many American-Norwegians who moved to Canada seeking homesteads and new economic opportunities. By 1921 one-third of all Norwegians in Canada had been born in the U.S.
Norwegian immigration through the years was predominantly motivated by economic concerns. Compounded by crop failures, Norwegian agricultural resources were unable to keep up with population growth, and the Homestead Act
promised fertile, flat land. As a result, settlement trended westward with each passing year.
Early Norwegian settlements were in Pennsylvania and Illinois, but moved westward into Wisconsin, Minnesota
, and the Dakotas. Later waves of Norwegian immigration went to the Western states such as Washington and Oregon
, and Utah
through missionary efforts of gaining Norwegian and Swedish converts by the Mormons. Additionally, craftsmen also emigrated to a larger, more diverse market. Until recently, there was a Norwegian area in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
originally populated by Norwegian craftsmen.
Between 1825 and 1925, more than 800,000 Norwegians immigrated to North America—about one-third of Norway's population with the majority immigrating to the USA, and lesser numbers immigrating to the Dominion of Canada. With the exception of Ireland
, no single country contributed a larger percentage of its population to the United States than Norway.
in western New York
state and settled in what became Kendall Township. In the mid-1830s the Kendall settlers gave impetus to the westward movement of Norwegians
by founding a settlement in the Fox River
area of Illinois
. A small urban colony of Norwegians had its genesis in Chicago
at about the same time.
Immigrant settlements now stood ready to welcome Norwegian newcomers, who, beginning in 1836, arrived annually. From Illinois
, Norwegian pioneers followed the general spread of population northwestward into Wisconsin
. Wisconsin
remained the center of Norwegian American activity up until the American Civil War
. In the 1850s Norwegian land seekers began moving into both Iowa
and Minnesota
, and serious migration to the Dakotas
was underway by the 1870s. The majority of Norwegian agrarian settlements developed in the northern region of the so-called Homestead Act Triangle between the Mississippi
and the Missouri
rivers. The upper Midwest
became the home for most immigrants. In 1910 almost 80 percent of the one million or more Norwegian Americans—the immigrants and their children—lived in that part of the United States. In 1990, 51.7 percent of the Norwegian American population lived in the Midwest; Minnesota
had the largest number. Minneapolis functioned as a Norwegian American "capital" for secular and religious activities.
In the Pacific Northwest
, the Puget Sound
region, and especially the city of Seattle, became another center of immigrant life. Enclaves of Norwegian immigrants emerged as well in greater Brooklyn
, New York
, in Alaska
, and Texas
. After Minnesota
, Wisconsin
had the most Norwegians
in 1990, followed by California
, Washington, and North Dakota
.
In a letter from Chicago
dated November 9, 1855, Elling Haaland from Stavanger, Norway, assured his relatives back home that "of all nations Norwegians are those who are most favored by Americans."
This sentiment was expressed frequently as the immigrants attempted to seek acceptance and negotiate entrance into the new society. In their segregated farming communities, Norwegians
were spared direct prejudice and might indeed have been viewed as a welcome ingredient in a region's development. Still, a sense of inferiority was inherent in their position. The immigrants were occasionally referred to as "guests" in the United States and they were not immune to condescending and disparaging attitudes by old-stock Americans
. Economic adaptation required a certain amount of interaction with a larger commercial environment, from working for an American farmer to doing business with the seed dealer, the banker, and the elevator operator. Products had to be grown and sold— all of which pulled Norwegian farmers into social contact with their American neighbors.
In places like Brooklyn
, Chicago
, Minneapolis, and Seattle, Norwegian-Americans interacted with the multi-cultural environment of the city while constructing a complex ethnic community that met the needs of its members. It might be said that a Scandinavia
n melting pot existed in the urban setting among Norwegians
, Swedes
, and Danes
, evidenced in residential and occupational patterns, in political mobilization, and in public commemoration. Inter-marriage promoted inter-ethnic assimilation. There are no longer any Norwegian immigrant enclaves or neighborhoods in America's great cities. Beginning in the 1920s, Norwegian-Americans increasingly became suburban, and one might claim, more American.
, sending gifts home often and offering aid during natural disasters and other hardships in Norway. Relief in the form of collected funds was forthcoming without delay. Only during conflicts within the Swedish-Norwegian union, however, did Norwegian Americans become involved directly in the political life of Norway. In the 1880s they formed societies to assist Norwegian liberals, collecting money to assist rifle clubs in Norway should the political conflict between liberals and conservatives call for arms. The ongoing tensions between Sweden and Norway and Norway's humiliating retreat in 1895 fueled nationalism and created anguish. Americaraised money to strengthen Norway's military defenses. The unilateral declaration by Norway on June 7, 1905, to dissolve its union with Sweden yielded a new holiday of patriotic celebration.
The U.S states by Norwegian Americans:
Use of the Norwegian language
in the United States was at its peak between 1900 and World War I
, then:
Use of the Norwegian language declined in the 1920s and 1930s due in large part to the rise of nationalism among the American population during and after World War I. During this period, readership of Norwegian-language publications fell, Norwegian Lutheran churches began to hold their services in English, and the younger generation of Norwegian Americans was encouraged to speak English rather than Norwegian. When Norway itself was liberated from Nazi Germany
in 1945, relatively few Norwegian Americans under the age of 40 still spoke Norwegian as their primary language (although many still understood the language). As such, they were not passing the language on to their children, the next generation of Norwegian Americans.
Some source stated that today there are 81,000 Americans who speak Norwegian as their primary language, however, according to the US Census, only 55,475 Americans spoke Norwegian at home as of 2000, and the American Community Survey in 2005 showed that only 39,524 people use the language at home.
Many Lutheran colleges that were established by immigrants and people of Norwegian background, such as Luther College
in Decorah, Iowa
, Pacific Lutheran University
in Tacoma, Washington
, and St. Olaf College
in Northfield, Minnesota
, continue to offer Norwegian majors in their undergraduate programs. Many major American universities, such as the University of Washington
, University of Oregon
, University of Wisconsin–Madison
, and the Indiana University
offer Norwegian as a language within their Germanic language studies programs.
Two Norwegian Lutheran churches in the United States continue to use Norwegian as a primary liturgical language, Mindekirken
in Minneapolis and Minnekirken
in Chicago.
Literary writing in Norwegian in North America includes the works of Ole Edvart Rølvaag
, whose best-known work Giants in the Earth ("I de dage", literally In Those Days) was published in both English and Norwegian versions. Rølvaag was a professor from 1906 to 1931 at St. Olaf College, where he was also head of the Norwegian studies department beginning in 1916.
However, most of Norwegian Americans can speak a common Norwegian
with easy words like hello, yes and no. Today, there are still 1,209 people who only understand Norwegian
or who do not speak English well in the United States
. In 2000 this figure was 215 for those under 17 years old, whereas it increased to 216 in 2005. For other age groups, the numbers went down. For those who are from 18 to 64 years old, went down from 915 in 2000 to 491 in 2005. For those who are older than 65 years it went drastically down from 890 to 502 in the same period. The Norwegian language is likely to never die out in the U.S. because there are still emigration, of course in a much smaller scale, but they emigrate often to other areas, like Texas, where the number of Norwegian speakers increase.
While Norway is one of the most secular countries in the world, Norwegians
in the United States
are one of the most religious ethnic group
s in the United States
. While only 7 % of the population in North Dakota
is irreligious, the number is 31 - 72 % in Norway
. In North Dakota
, 30.4 % of the population is Norwegian.
Most Norwegian immigrants to the United States
, particularly in the migration wave between the 1860s and early 20th century, were members of the Church of Norway
, an evangelical Lutheran church established by the Constitution of Norway
. As they settled in their new homeland and forged their own communities, however, Norwegian-American Lutherans diverged from the state church in many ways, forming synods and conferences that ultimately contributed to the present Lutheran establishment in the United States.
The Norwegian Lutheran church was a focal point and conservative force in rural settlements in the Upper Midwest
. The congregation became an allencompassing institution for its members, creating a tight social network that touched all aspects of immigrant life. The force of tradition in religious practice made the church a central institution in the urban environment as well. The severe reality of urban life increased the social role of the church.
The Church of Norway
largely ignored the immigrants and provided no guidance. As a consequence, no fewer than 14 Lutheran synods were founded by Norwegian immigrants between 1846 and 1900. In 1917 most of the factions reconciled doctrinal differences and organized the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America. It was one of the church bodies that in 1960 formed the American Lutheran Church
, which in 1988 became a constituent part of the newly created Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
. Most Norwegians have been Lutheran. There were Methodists concentrated especially in Chicago, with its own theological seminary. Some Norwegians became Baptists. There were also groups of Quakers, relating back to "the Sloopers," and Mormons
who joined the trek to the "New Jerusalem" in Salt Lake City, Utah
.
In entertainment, Sigrid Gurie
, an actress discovered by Samuel Goldwyn
and billed as "the siren of the fjords," starred in numerous motion pictures in the 1930s and 1940s. Other Hollywood actors and personalities with one Norwegian parent or grandparent include James Arness
, Paris Hilton
, James Cagney
, Peter Graves
, Tippi Hedren
, Lance Henriksen
, Celeste Holm
, Kristanna Loken
, Robert Mitchum
, Piper Perabo
, Priscilla Presley
, Michelle Williams
and Renée Zellweger
(her Norwegian-born mother is also Sami in origin). Seminal protopunk
musicians Iggy Pop
of The Stooges
and David Johansen
of the New York Dolls
have Norwegian ancestry.
In the military, Knut Haukelid
, Gurie's twin brother, became a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II
, and had a significant role in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage
.
In journalism, Eric Sevareid
, a CBS
reporter and one of a group of elite war correspondents known as the "Murrow's Boys
" - named so because they were hired by Edward R. Murrow
- covered the Second World War in France
and the Blitz of London.
In literature, Ole Edvart Rølvaag
wrote about the immigrant experience, especially the Norwegian-American experience in The Dakotas
. Rølvaag's former home is a National Historic Landmark
.
In labor unions, Andrew Furuseth
was largely responsible for the passage of four reforms that changed the lives of American mariners. Two of them, the Maguire Act of 1895
and the White Act of 1898
, ended corporal punishment and abolished imprisonment for deserting a vessel. The Seamen's Act of 1915
included all these and was his main project.
In public service, Hubert Humphrey
and Walter Mondale
served as the 38th and 42nd Vice Presidents
of the United States, respectively, and were Democratic Party
nominees for President of the United States
in 1968 and 1984, respectively; both also served as United States Senators
from Minnesota. Earl Warren
was the 14th Chief Justice of the United States
, previously serving as Governor of California
and Republican Party
nominee for Vice President of the United States
in 1948.
In science, Ernest Lawrence
won the Nobel Prize in Physics
in 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron
.
Lars Onsager
, a physical chemist and theoretical physicist, was the winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
. Norman Borlaug
, father of the Green Revolution
, won the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1970, the Presidential Medal of Freedom
and the Congressional Gold Medal. Borlaug's humanitarian work is often said to have changed the world of agronomics. Christian B. Anfinsen
won the Nobel Prize
for chemistry
in 1972. He postulated Anfinsen's dogma
. Ivar Giaever
won the Nobel Prize in Physics 1973. Particle physicist Dick Hagen
is most noted for his contributions to the Standard Model
and Symmetry breaking
as well as the co-discovery of the Higgs mechanism
and Higgs boson
("God Particle"). In 2010, Dr. Hagen was awarded The American Physical Society's
J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics
for the "elucidation of the properties of spontaneous symmetry breaking
in four-dimensional relativistic gauge theory
and of the mechanism for the consistent generation of vector boson
masses".
In engineering, Ole Singstad
was a pioneer of underwater tunnels. Ole Evinrude
invented the first outboard motor
with practical commercial application, recognizable today on modern motorboat
s.
In religion, Olaf M. Norlie
created the Simplified New Testament. Herman Amberg Preus
was a key leader in the development of the Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bernt Julius Muus
was the principal founder and Thorbjorn N. Mohn
was the first president of St. Olaf College
. Peter Laurentius Larsen
and Ulrik Vilhelm Koren both helped found Luther College (Iowa)
In business, Ole Bardahl
founded the Bardahl
company, Conrad Nicholson Hilton was the founder of the Hilton Hotels
chain, Kenneth Harry Olsen co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation
, James Trane
and Reuben Trane
founded Trane Inc., N. O. Nelson
was the founder of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Co.
and Alfred M. Moen
founded Moen, Inc.
In sports, Knute Rockne
became one of the greatest coaches in college football
history, while Babe Zaharias
was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the most versatile female athlete of all time. Zaharias achieved outstanding success in golf
, basketball
and track and field athletics.
In medicine, Earl Bakken
developed the first wearable transistorized pacemaker
and founded the Fortune 500 medical technology company Medtronic
as well as the Bakken Museum
. John H. Lawrence
, brother of Ernest Lawrence
, was a nuclear medicine
pioneer.
In humanitarian work, Greg Mortenson
, born in Minnesota, who ancestors came from Tromsø
in 1876, has worked since 1993 to build over 150 schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He is the author of best-seller Three Cups of Tea
, which has sold over 4 million copies in 49 countries, including Norway
, and twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
in 2009 and 2010.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
of Norwegian descent. Norwegian immigrants went to the United States primarily in the later half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than 4.5 million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census, and most live in the Upper Midwest
Upper Midwest
The Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the midwest. Although there are no uniformly agreed-upon boundaries, the region is most commonly used to refer to the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and...
. Norwegian Americans currently comprise the 10th largest American ancestry group.
Viking exploration
Norsemen from Greenland and Iceland were the first Europeans to reach North America in what is today Newfoundland, Canada. Leif EricsonLeif Ericson
Leif Ericson was a Norse explorer who is regarded as the first European to land in North America , nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus...
reached North America via Norse
Norsemen
Norsemen is used to refer to the group of people as a whole who spoke what is now called the Old Norse language belonging to the North Germanic branch of Indo-European languages, especially Norwegian, Icelandic, Faroese, Swedish and Danish in their earlier forms.The meaning of Norseman was "people...
settlements in Greenland
Greenland
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for...
around the year 1000. Norse
Norsemen
Norsemen is used to refer to the group of people as a whole who spoke what is now called the Old Norse language belonging to the North Germanic branch of Indo-European languages, especially Norwegian, Icelandic, Faroese, Swedish and Danish in their earlier forms.The meaning of Norseman was "people...
settlers from Greenland founded the settlement of L'Anse aux Meadows
L'Anse aux Meadows
L'Anse aux Meadows is an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Discovered in 1960, it is the only known site of a Norse or Viking village in Canada, and in North America outside of Greenland...
in Vinland
Vinland
Vinland was the name given to an area of North America by the Norsemen, about the year 1000 CE.There is a consensus among scholars that the Vikings reached North America approximately five centuries prior to the voyages of Christopher Columbus...
, in what is now Newfoundland, Canada.
Colonial settlement
There was a Norwegian presence in New Amsterdam (New YorkNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
after 1664) in the early part of 17th century. Hans Hansen Bergen
Hans Hansen Bergen
Hans Hansen Bergen was one of the earliest settlers of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, and one of the few from Scandinavia. He was a native of Bergen, Norway...
, a native of Bergen
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
, Norway, was one of the earliest settlers of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement that served as the capital of New Netherland. It later became New York City....
having immigrated in 1633. Another of the first Norwegian settlers was Albert Andriessen Bradt
Albert Andriessen Bradt
Albert Andriessen Bradt was one of the earliest Norwegian settlers in New Netherland. In the early records he is often referred to as Albert Noorman .-Biography:...
who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1637. Pieter Van Brugh
Pieter Van Brugh
Pieter Van Brugh was the Mayor of Albany, New York from 1699 to 1700 and from 1721 to 1723.Pieter Van Brugh was a member of the Dutch aristocracy of Albany. His sister, Catharina, was the daughter-in-law of Rensselaerswyck patroon, Jeremias van Rensselaer, and Pieter was the great-granduncle of...
, Mayor of Albany, New York
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
was the grandson of Norwegian immigrants. His mother's parents were Roelof Janse (1602–1637), born in Marstrandsön, a small island situated in Båhuslen
Bohuslän
' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Götaland on the northernmost part of the country's west coast. It is bordered by Dalsland to the northeast, Västergötland to the southeast, the Skagerrak arm of the North Sea to the west, and the county of Østfold in Norway to the north...
province in Norway (it was ceded to Sweden in 1658) and Anneke Jans (1605–1663), born on Flekkerøy
Flekkerøy
Flekkerøy is an island situated outside the town of Kristiansand, part of Kristiansand municipality. Since 1989 it is connected to the mainland through a 2320 meter long tunnel. It has 2,632 inhabitants .-History:...
, an island situated outside the town of Kristiansand
Kristiansand
-History:As indicated by archeological findings in the city, the Kristiansand area has been settled at least since 400 AD. A royal farm is known to have been situated on Oddernes as early as 800, and the first church was built around 1040...
, Vest-Agder
Vest-Agder
In the 16th century, Dutch merchant vessels began to visit ports in southern Norway to purchase salmon and other goods. Soon thereafter the export of timber began, as oak from southern Norway was exceptionally well suited for shipbuilding...
county, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
.
Approximately 60 persons had settled in the Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
area before the British take-over in 1664. How many Norwegians that settled in New Netherland (the area up the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
to Fort Oranje—now Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
) is not known. The Netherlands (and especially Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
and Hoorn
Hoorn
-Cities :* Purmerend * Enkhuizen * Alkmaar * Amsterdam * Lelystad * Den Helder * Leeuwarden -Towns :* Edam...
) had strong commercial ties with the coastal lumber trade of Norway during the 17th century and many Norwegians emigrated to Amsterdam. Some of them settled in Dutch colonies, although never in large numbers. (For further reading, see for example J.H. Innes, New Amsterdam and its people.) There were also Norwegian settlers in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
in the first half of the 18th century, and in upstate New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in the latter half of the same century.
Organized immigration
The earliest emigrants from NorwayNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
emigrated mostly because of religious motivies, as Religious Society of Friends
Religious Society of Friends
The Religious Society of Friends, or Friends Church, is a Christian movement which stresses the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. Members are known as Friends, or popularly as Quakers. It is made of independent organisations, which have split from one another due to doctrinal differences...
and Haugean
Haugean
Haugean was a pietistic state church reform movementintended to bring new life and vitality into a Norwegian State Church which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy....
s. Organized Norwegian immigration to North America began in 1825, when several dozen Norwegians left Stavanger
Stavanger
Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway.Stavanger municipality has a population of 126,469. There are 197,852 people living in the Stavanger conurbation, making Stavanger the fourth largest city, but the third largest urban area, in Norway...
bound for North America on the sloop
Sloop
A sloop is a sail boat with a fore-and-aft rig and a single mast farther forward than the mast of a cutter....
Restauration
Restauration (ship)
Restauration was a sloop built in 1801 in Hardanger, Norway. It became a symbol of Norwegian American immigration. Historical sources may contain several variations on the name of the sloop, including Restauration, Restoration, Restaurasjonen, and Restorasjon.-History:On what is considered the...
(often called the "Norwegian Mayflower
Mayflower
The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from a site near the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, , in 1620...
) under the leadership of Cleng Peerson
Cleng Peerson
Cleng Peerson was a Norwegian-American pioneer who led the first group of Norwegians to emigrate to the United States, traveling on the Norwegian sloop Restauration.-Background:...
. To a great extent, this early emigration from Norway was borne out of religious persecution, especially for Quakers and a local religious group, the Haugianerne
Haugean
Haugean was a pietistic state church reform movementintended to bring new life and vitality into a Norwegian State Church which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy....
. The ship landed in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where it was at first impounded for exceeding its passenger limit. After intervention from President John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the United States . He served as an American diplomat, Senator, and Congressional representative. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. Adams was the son of former...
, the passengers moved on to settle in Kendall, New York
Kendall, New York
Kendall is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,838 at the 2000 census. The Town of Kendall is in the northeast corner of the county and is northwest of Rochester.- History :...
with the help of Andreas Stangeland, witnessing the opening of the Erie Canal
Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of...
en route. Many of these immigrants moved on from the Kendall Settlement, settling in Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
and Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. Cleng Peerson became a traveling emissary for Norwegian immigrants and died in a Norwegian Settlement near Cranfills Gap
Cranfills Gap, Texas
Cranfills Gap is a city located in Bosque County in Central Texas. The population was 335 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cranfills Gap is located at ....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
in 1865.
While there were about 65 Norwegian individuals who emigrated via ports in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
and elsewhere in the intervening years, the next emigrant ship did not leave Norway for the New World until 1836, when the ships Den Norske Klippe and Norden departed. In 1837, a group of immigrants from Tinn
Tinn
Tinn is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Øst-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Rjukan....
emigrated via Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
to the Fox River Settlement, near present-day Sheridan, Illinois
Sheridan, Illinois
Sheridan is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,411. It is part of the Ottawa–Streator Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. But it was the writings of Ole Rynning (1809 - 1838), who traveled to the U.S. on the Ægir in 1837 that energized Norwegian immigration.
The good majority of Norwegian immigrants, close to 500,000 came to the USA via Canada, and the Canadian Port of Quebec
Port of Quebec
The Port of Quebec is an inland port located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest port in Canada, and the second largest in Quebec after the Port of Montreal.-History:...
. The British Government repealed the navigation laws in 1849 in Canada and from 1850 on, Canada became the port of choice as Norwegian ships carried passengers to Canada and took lumber back to Norway. The Canadian route offered many advantages to the emigrant over traveling to the USA directly. "They moved on from Quebec both by rail and by steamer for another thousand or more miles (1600 km) for a steerage fare of slightly less than $9.00. Steamers from Quebec, Canada brought them to Toronto, Canada then the immigrants often traveled by rail for 93 miles to Collingwood, Ontario
Collingwood, Ontario
Collingwood is a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it is situated on Nottawasaga Bay at the southern point of Georgian Bay.-History:...
, Canada on Lake Huron, from where steamers transported them across Lake Michigan to Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Not until the turn of the century did Norwegians accept Canada as a land of the second chance. This was also true of the many American-Norwegians who moved to Canada seeking homesteads and new economic opportunities. By 1921 one-third of all Norwegians in Canada had been born in the U.S.
Norwegian immigration through the years was predominantly motivated by economic concerns. Compounded by crop failures, Norwegian agricultural resources were unable to keep up with population growth, and the Homestead Act
Homestead Act
A homestead act is one of three United States federal laws that gave an applicant freehold title to an area called a "homestead" – typically 160 acres of undeveloped federal land west of the Mississippi River....
promised fertile, flat land. As a result, settlement trended westward with each passing year.
Early Norwegian settlements were in Pennsylvania and Illinois, but moved westward into Wisconsin, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, and the Dakotas. Later waves of Norwegian immigration went to the Western states such as Washington and Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, and Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
through missionary efforts of gaining Norwegian and Swedish converts by the Mormons. Additionally, craftsmen also emigrated to a larger, more diverse market. Until recently, there was a Norwegian area in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Sunset Park is a neighborhood in the western section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, USA. It is bounded by Greenwood Heights to the north, Borough Park to the east, Bay Ridge to the south, and Upper New York Bay to the west...
originally populated by Norwegian craftsmen.
Between 1825 and 1925, more than 800,000 Norwegians immigrated to North America—about one-third of Norway's population with the majority immigrating to the USA, and lesser numbers immigrating to the Dominion of Canada. With the exception of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, no single country contributed a larger percentage of its population to the United States than Norway.
Settlements
The majority of the pioneer immigrants, the so called "Sloopers," assisted by the kindly services of American Quakers, went to Orleans CountyOrleans County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 44,171 people, 15,363 households, and 10,846 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 17,347 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
in western New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state and settled in what became Kendall Township. In the mid-1830s the Kendall settlers gave impetus to the westward movement of Norwegians
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
by founding a settlement in the Fox River
Fox River (Illinois River tributary)
The Fox River is a tributary of the Illinois River in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois in the United States. There are two other "Fox Rivers" in southern Illinois: the Fox River and a smaller "Fox River" that joins the Wabash River near New Harmony, Indiana.-Wisconsin:The Fox River rises near...
area of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. A small urban colony of Norwegians had its genesis in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
at about the same time.
Immigrant settlements now stood ready to welcome Norwegian newcomers, who, beginning in 1836, arrived annually. From Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, Norwegian pioneers followed the general spread of population northwestward into Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
remained the center of Norwegian American activity up until the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. In the 1850s Norwegian land seekers began moving into both Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
and Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, and serious migration to the Dakotas
The Dakotas
The Dakotas is a collective term that refers to the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota together. The term has been used historically to describe the Dakota Territory, and is continued to be used to describe the collective heritage, culture, geography, fauna, sociology, the economy, and...
was underway by the 1870s. The majority of Norwegian agrarian settlements developed in the northern region of the so-called Homestead Act Triangle between the Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
and the Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
rivers. The upper Midwest
Upper Midwest
The Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the midwest. Although there are no uniformly agreed-upon boundaries, the region is most commonly used to refer to the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and...
became the home for most immigrants. In 1910 almost 80 percent of the one million or more Norwegian Americans—the immigrants and their children—lived in that part of the United States. In 1990, 51.7 percent of the Norwegian American population lived in the Midwest; Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
had the largest number. Minneapolis functioned as a Norwegian American "capital" for secular and religious activities.
In the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common concept of the...
, the Puget Sound
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins, with one major and one minor connection to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean — Admiralty Inlet being the major connection and...
region, and especially the city of Seattle, became another center of immigrant life. Enclaves of Norwegian immigrants emerged as well in greater Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, in Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, and Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. After Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
had the most Norwegians
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
in 1990, followed by California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Washington, and North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
.
In a letter from Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
dated November 9, 1855, Elling Haaland from Stavanger, Norway, assured his relatives back home that "of all nations Norwegians are those who are most favored by Americans."
A newcomer from Norway who arrives here will be surprised indeed to find in the heart of the country, more than a thousand miles from his landing place, a town where language and way of life so unmistakably remind him of his native land.
Svein Nilsson, a Norwegian American journalist (in Billed-Magazin, May 14, 1870).
This sentiment was expressed frequently as the immigrants attempted to seek acceptance and negotiate entrance into the new society. In their segregated farming communities, Norwegians
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
were spared direct prejudice and might indeed have been viewed as a welcome ingredient in a region's development. Still, a sense of inferiority was inherent in their position. The immigrants were occasionally referred to as "guests" in the United States and they were not immune to condescending and disparaging attitudes by old-stock Americans
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Economic adaptation required a certain amount of interaction with a larger commercial environment, from working for an American farmer to doing business with the seed dealer, the banker, and the elevator operator. Products had to be grown and sold— all of which pulled Norwegian farmers into social contact with their American neighbors.
In places like Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Minneapolis, and Seattle, Norwegian-Americans interacted with the multi-cultural environment of the city while constructing a complex ethnic community that met the needs of its members. It might be said that a Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
n melting pot existed in the urban setting among Norwegians
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, Swedes
Swedes
Swedes are a Scandinavian nation and ethnic group native to Sweden, mostly inhabiting Sweden and the other Nordic countries, with descendants living in a number of countries.-Etymology:...
, and Danes
Danes
Danish people or Danes are the nation and ethnic group that is native to Denmark, and who speak Danish.The first mention of Danes within the Danish territory is on the Jelling Rune Stone which mentions how Harald Bluetooth converted the Danes to Christianity in the 10th century...
, evidenced in residential and occupational patterns, in political mobilization, and in public commemoration. Inter-marriage promoted inter-ethnic assimilation. There are no longer any Norwegian immigrant enclaves or neighborhoods in America's great cities. Beginning in the 1920s, Norwegian-Americans increasingly became suburban, and one might claim, more American.
Today
- There are more than 4.5 million people of Norwegian ancestryKinshipKinship is a relationship between any entities that share a genealogical origin, through either biological, cultural, or historical descent. And descent groups, lineages, etc. are treated in their own subsections....
in the United States today. Of these, approximately three million claim "Norwegian" as their sole or primary ancestry. - A little more than 2% of whitesWhite peopleWhite people is a term which usually refers to human beings characterized, at least in part, by the light pigmentation of their skin...
in the United States are of Norwegian descent. In the Upper MidwestUpper MidwestThe Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the midwest. Although there are no uniformly agreed-upon boundaries, the region is most commonly used to refer to the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and...
, especially MinnesotaMinnesotaMinnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, western WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, northern IowaIowaIowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, and the DakotasThe DakotasThe Dakotas is a collective term that refers to the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota together. The term has been used historically to describe the Dakota Territory, and is continued to be used to describe the collective heritage, culture, geography, fauna, sociology, the economy, and...
, more than 15% of whites are of Norwegian descent. Nearly one-third of all North Dakotans claim Norwegian as their ancestry. - 55% of Norwegian Americans live in the MidwestMidwestern United StatesThe Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
, although a large number (21%) live in the Pacific StatesPacific StatesThe Pacific States form one of the nine geographic divisions within the United States that are officially recognized by that country's census bureau. There are five states in this division — Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington — and, as its name suggests, they all have...
of Washington, OregonOregonOregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, and CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. - Norwegian Americans actively celebrate and maintain their heritage in many ways. Much of it centers on the Lutheran-EvangelicalLutheranismLutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation...
churches they were born into, but also culinary customs (e.g., lutefiskLutefiskLutefisk or Lutfisk is a traditional dish of the Nordic countries and parts of the Midwest United States. It is made from aged stockfish or dried/salted whitefish and lye . It is gelatinous in texture, and has an extremely strong, pungent odor...
and lefseLefseLefse is a traditional soft, Norwegian flatbread. Lefse is made out of potato, milk or cream and flour, and cooked on a griddle. Special tools are available for lefse baking, including long wooden turning sticks and special rolling pins with deep grooves.-Flavoring:There are many ways of...
), costumes (bunadBunadBunad is an umbrella term encompassing, in its broadest sense, a range of both traditional rural garments as well modern 20th century folk costumes. In its narrow sense the word Bunad does only refer to garments constructed in the early 20th century very loosely based on tradition...
), and Norwegian holidays (Syttende MaiNorwegian Constitution DayNorwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday observed on May 17 each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai or syttande mai , Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen , although the latter is less frequent.- Historical...
, May 17) are popular. A number of towns in the United States, particularly in the Upper Midwest, display very strong Norwegian influences. - Although the Norwegians were the most numerous of all the ScandinaviaScandinaviaScandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
n immigrant groups, other Scandinavians also immigrated to America during the same time period. Today, there are 11–12 million Americans of Scandinavian ancestry. Scandinavian descendants represent about 6% of the white population in the United States as a whole, and more than 25% of the white population of the Upper Midwest. - There are more people of Norwegian ancestry in America than in Norway.
Relations with Norway
Norwegian Americans cultivated bonds with NorwayNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, sending gifts home often and offering aid during natural disasters and other hardships in Norway. Relief in the form of collected funds was forthcoming without delay. Only during conflicts within the Swedish-Norwegian union, however, did Norwegian Americans become involved directly in the political life of Norway. In the 1880s they formed societies to assist Norwegian liberals, collecting money to assist rifle clubs in Norway should the political conflict between liberals and conservatives call for arms. The ongoing tensions between Sweden and Norway and Norway's humiliating retreat in 1895 fueled nationalism and created anguish. Americaraised money to strengthen Norway's military defenses. The unilateral declaration by Norway on June 7, 1905, to dissolve its union with Sweden yielded a new holiday of patriotic celebration.
Demographics
| Year | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Norwegian Americans | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 23,191,876 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1910 | 92,228,496 | 1,000,000 | 1.0% |
| 1980 | 226,545,805 | 3,453,839 | 1.5% |
| 1990 | 248,709,873 | 3,869,395 | 1.5% |
| 2000 | 281,421,906 | 4,477,725 | 1.6% |
| 2009 | 304,059,728 | 4,642,526 | 1.5% |
| Year/period | Number of immigrants every year/period |
|---|---|
| 1836–1840 | 1,200 |
| 1841–1845 | 5,000 |
| 1846–1850 | 12,000 |
| 1851–1855 | 20,270 |
| 1856–1860 | 15,800 |
| 1861 | 8,900 |
| 1862 | 5,250 |
| 1863 | 1,100 |
| 1864 | 4,300 |
| 1865 | 4,000 |
| 1866 | 15,455 |
| 1867 | 12,828 |
| 1868 | 13,209 |
| 1869 | 18,055 |
| 1870 | 14,788 |
| 1871 | 12,055 |
| 1872 | 13,081 |
| 1873 | 9,998 |
| 1874 | 4,565 |
| 1875 | 3,972 |
| 1876 | 4,313 |
| 1877 | 3,195 |
| 1878 | 4,833 |
| 1879 | 7,607 |
| 1880 | 19,615 |
| 1881 | 25,956 |
| 1882 | 28,788 |
| 1883 | 22,167 |
| 1884 | 14,762 |
| 1885 | 13,971 |
| 1886 | 15,123 |
| 1887 | 20,729 |
| 1888 | 21,431 |
| 1889 | 12,624 |
| 1890 | 10,969 |
| 1891 | 13,335 |
| 1892 | 17,040 |
| 1893 | 18,766 |
| 1894 | 11,876 |
| 1895 | 6,161 |
| 1896 | 6,607 |
| 1897 | 4,583 |
| 1898 | 4,819 |
| 1899 | 6,517 |
| 1900 | 10,786 |
| Total (1836–1900) | 522,453 |
Norwegian Americans by state
| Region | Midwest Midwestern United States The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest.... |
West Western United States .The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time... |
South Southern United States The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States... |
Northeast Northeastern United States The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Americans | 2,273,683 | 1,552,462 | 545,699 | 266,881 |
| Percent of total population | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Percent of Norwegian Americans | 49.4% | 32.9% | 12.0% | 5.4% |
The U.S states by Norwegian Americans:
| State | Norwegian American | Percent Norwegian American |
|---|---|---|
 United States |
4,642,526 | 1.5% |
 Minnesota |
868,361 | 16.5% |
 Wisconsin |
466,469 | 8.2% |
 California |
412,177 | 1.1% |
 Washington |
410,818 | 6.2% |
 North Dakota |
199,154 | 30.8% |
 Iowa |
173,640 | 5.8% |
 Illinois |
171,745 | 1.3% |
 Oregon |
164,676 | 4.3% |
 Republic of Texas |
129,081 | 0.5% |
 Arizona |
124,618 | 1.9% |
 Colorado |
119,164 | 2.4% |
 Florida |
117,444 | 0.6% |
 South Dakota |
113,543 | 14.0% |
 New York |
92,796 | 0.5% |
 Montana |
90,425 | 9.3% |
 Michigan |
86,872 | 0.9% |
 Utah |
70,946 | 2.5% |
 Virginia |
49,826 | 0.6% |
 Idaho |
47,891 | 3.1% |
 Pennsylvania |
47,839 | 0.4% |
 North Carolina |
47,136 | 0.5% |
 Missouri |
45,428 | 0.8% |
 New Jersey |
44,010 | 0.5% |
 Ohio |
42,658 | 0.4% |
 Nebraska |
39,921 | 2.2% |
 Nevada |
38,154 | 1.4% |
 Georgia (U.S. state) |
35,881 | 0.4% |
 Massachusetts |
34,355 | 0.5% |
 Indiana |
33,650 | 0.5% |
 Kansas |
32,242 | 1.1% |
 Maryland |
31,020 | 0.5% |
 Alaska |
30,366 | 4.3% |
 Tennessee |
28,009 | 0.4% |
 Oklahoma |
23,507 | 0.6% |
 Connecticut |
18,403 | 0.5% |
 New Mexico |
18,078 | 0.9% |
 Alabama |
17,230 | 0.4% |
 Wyoming |
16,900 | 3.1% |
 South Carolina |
14,916 | 0.3% |
 Arkansas |
13,293 | 0.5% |
 Kentucky |
12,345 | 0.3% |
 New Hampshire |
11,229 | 0.8% |
 Louisiana |
11,128 | 0.2% |
 Maine |
9,008 | 0.7% |
 Hawaii |
8,249 | 0.6% |
 Mississippi |
6,226 | 0.2% |
 Delaware |
4,777 | 0.5% |
 Rhode Island |
4,697 | 0.4% |
 Vermont |
4,544 | 0.7% |
 West Virginia |
3,880 | 0.2% |
 Washington, D.C. |
3,801 | 0.6% |
 Puerto Rico |
172 | 0.0% |
| State | Norwegian Americans (1980) | Percent (1980) | Norwegian Americans (1990) | Percent (1990) | Norwegian Americans (2000) | Percent (2000) | Norwegian Americans (2009) | Percent (2009) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
3,453,839 | 1.8% | 3,869,395 | 1.5% | 4,477,725 | 1.6% | 4,642,526 | 1.5% |
| Minnesota |
712,258 | 19.1% | 757,212 | 17.3% | 850,742 | 17.3% | 868,361 | 16.5% |
| Wisconsin |
391,650 | 9.1% | 416,271 | 8.5% | 454,831 | 8.5% | 466,469 | 8.2% |
| California |
367,949 | 1.7% | 411,282 | 1.3% | 436,128 | 1.3% | 412,177 | 1.1% |
| Washington |
286,077 | 8.1% | 333,521 | 6.8% | 367,508 | 6.2% | 410,818 | 6.2% |
| North Dakota |
184,265 | 30.1% | 189,106 | 29.6% | 193,158 | 30.1% | 199,154 | 30.8% |
| Iowa |
153,187 | 6.0% | 152,084 | 5.4% | 166,667 | 5.7% | 173,640 | 5.8% |
| Illinois |
167,995 | 1.7% | 167,003 | 1.4% | 178,923 | 1.4% | 171,745 | 1.3% |
| Oregon |
113,290 | 5.1% | 124,216 | 4.3% | 147,262 | 4.3% | 164,676 | 4.3% |
| Republic of Texas |
65,335 | 0.5% | 94,096 | 0.5% | 118,968 | 0.6% | 129,081 | 0.5% |
| Arizona |
44,011 | 1.8% | 70,940 | 1.9% | 106,771 | 2.1% | 124,618 | 1.9% |
| Colorado |
59,948 | 2.3% | 75,646 | 2.2% | 109,744 | 2.6% | 119,164 | 2.4% |
| Florida |
56,567 | 0.7% | 90,375 | 0.6% | 114,687 | 0.7% | 117,444 | 0.6% |
| South Dakota |
98,995 | 15.8% | 106,361 | 15.2% | 115,292 | 15.3% | 113,543 | 14.0% |
| New York |
94,083 | 0.6% | 90,158 | 0.5% | 90,524 | 0.5% | 92,796 | 0.5% |
| Montana |
82,579 | 12.0% | 86,460 | 10.8% | 95,525 | 10.6% | 90,425 | 9.3% |
| Michigan |
72,084 | 0.8% | 72,261 | 0.7% | 85,753 | 0.9% | 86,872 | 0.9% |
| Utah |
30,053 | 2.3% | 36,178 | 2.0% | 60,567 | 2.7% | 70,946 | 2.5% |
| Virginia |
24,409 | 0.5% | 35,815 | 0.5% | 46,877 | 0.7% | 49,826 | 0.6% |
| Idaho |
27,840 | 3.4% | 32,956 | 3.2% | 46,308 | 3.6% | 47,891 | 3.1% |
| Pennsylvania |
25,447 | 0.2% | 31,146 | 0.2% | 38,869 | 0.3% | 47,839 | 0.4% |
| North Carolina |
10,775 | 0.2% | 20,184 | 0.3% | 32,627 | 0.4% | 47,136 | 0.5% |
| Missouri |
23,580 | 0.5% | 29,531 | 0.5% | 40,887 | 0.7% | 45,428 | 0.8% |
| New Jersey |
42,697 | 0.6% | 46,991 | 0.6% | 48,403 | 0.6% | 44,010 | 0.5% |
| Ohio |
27,410 | 0.3% | 31,911 | 0.2% | 41,537 | 0.4% | 42,658 | 0.4% |
| Nebraska |
27,522 | 1.9% | 30,533 | 1.9% | 39,536 | 2.3% | 39,921 | 2.2% |
| Nevada |
14,531 | 2.1% | 23,229 | 1.9% | 38,353 | 1.9% | 38,154 | 1.4% |
| Georgia (U.S. state) |
12,214 | 0.3% | 21,388 | 0.3% | 33,858 | 0.4% | 35,881 | 0.4% |
| Massachusetts |
29,015 | 0.5% | 30,726 | 0.5% | 36,106 | 0.6% | 34,355 | 0.5% |
| Indiana |
21,725 | 0.5% | 25,978 | 0.4% | 34,174 | 0.6% | 33,650 | 0.5% |
| Kansas |
18,635 | 0.9% | 21,878 | 0.8% | 29,773 | 1.1% | 32,242 | 1.1% |
| Maryland |
18,783 | 0.5% | 22,520 | 0.4% | 27,131 | 0.5% | 31,020 | 0.5% |
| Alaska |
15,100 | 4.6% | 23,087 | 4.1% | 26,439 | 4.2% | 30,366 | 4.3% |
| Tennessee |
9,122 | 0.2% | 12,098 | 0.2% | 21,654 | 0.4% | 28,009 | 0.4% |
| Oklahoma |
14,065 | 0.6% | 17,401 | 0.5% | 21,923 | 0.6% | 23,507 | 0.6% |
| Connecticut |
18,157 | 0.6% | 19,004 | 0.5% | 21,693 | 0.6% | 18,403 | 0.5% |
| New Mexico |
9,909 | 0.8% | 13,936 | 0.9% | 18,088 | 1.0% | 18,078 | 0.9% |
| Alabama |
6,521 | 0.2% | 8,489 | 0.2% | 13,779 | 0.3% | 17,230 | 0.4% |
| Wyoming |
15,263 | 3.8% | 18,047 | 3.9% | 21,204 | 4.3% | 16,900 | 3.1% |
| South Carolina |
5,897 | 0.2% | 9,170 | 0.2% | 14,279 | 0.4% | 14,916 | 0.3% |
| Arkansas |
6,185 | 0.3% | 8,778 | 0.3% | 13,046 | 0.5% | 13,293 | 0.5% |
| Kentucky |
5,693 | 0.2% | 7,355 | 0.1% | 10,826 | 0.3% | 12,345 | 0.3% |
| New Hampshire |
5,592 | 0.7% | 8,401 | 0.7% | 10,301 | 0.8% | 11,229 | 0.8% |
| Louisiana |
8,121 | 0.2% | 9,510 | 0.2% | 11,520 | 0.3% | 11,128 | 0.2% |
| Maine |
5,472 | 0.5% | 7,256 | 0.5% | 9,827 | 0.8% | 9,008 | 0.7% |
| Hawaii |
7,707 | 0.8% | 9,054 | 0.8% | 9,632 | 0.8% | 8,249 | 0.6% |
| Mississippi |
3,384 | 0.1% | 4,052 | 0.1% | 7,088 | 0.2% | 6,226 | 0.2% |
| Delaware |
2,511 | 0.5% | 3,036 | 0.4% | 3,941 | 0.5% | 4,777 | 0.5% |
| Rhode Island |
3,560 | 0.4% | 4,010 | 0.3% | 4,307 | 0.4% | 4,697 | 0.4% |
| Vermont |
2,454 | 0.5% | 3,537 | 0.6% | 4,498 | 0.7% | 4,544 | 0.7% |
| West Virginia |
2,211 | 0.1% | 2,598 | 0.1% | 3,855 | 0.2% | 3,880 | 0.2% |
| Washington, D.C. |
2,006 | 0.3% | 2,620 | 0.4% | 2,336 | 0.4% | 3,801 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rico |
318 | 0.0% | 172 | 0.0% |
Use of Norwegian language in the United States
Norwegian language
Norwegian is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. Together with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional variants .These Scandinavian languages together with the Faroese language...
in the United States was at its peak between 1900 and World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, then:
- Over one million Americans spoke Norwegian as their primary language.
- There were hundreds of Norwegian-language newspapers across the Upper Midwest.
- Decorah PostenDecorah PostenDecorah-Posten was a notable Norwegian language newspaper published in Decorah, Iowa. It was founded in 1874 by Brynild Anundsen, a native of Skien, Norway, and widely read by Scandinavian immigrants in several states.-History:...
and SkandinavenSkandinavenSkandinaven was a Norwegian language newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois from 1866 until 1941.-Background:Skandinaven was established by three Norwegian immigrants; John Anderson, Knud Langeland and Iver Lawson. John Anderson administered the business side of the newspaper. Iver Lawson...
were major Norwegian language newspapers. - The NorthfieldNorthfield, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 17,147 people, 4,909 households, and 3,210 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,452.2 people per square mile . There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 732.1 per square mile...
Independent was another notable newspaper. The Editor Was Andrew Roberg, who collected massive amounts of Norwegian births and deaths in U.S. The file he created is now known as The Rowberg File (Maintained at St. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
, and is commonly used in family research across the USA and Norway. - Over 600,000 homes received at least one Norwegian newspaper in 1910.
- Decorah Posten
- More than 3,000 LutheranLutheranismLutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation...
churches in the Upper Midwest used Norwegian as their sole language.
Use of the Norwegian language declined in the 1920s and 1930s due in large part to the rise of nationalism among the American population during and after World War I. During this period, readership of Norwegian-language publications fell, Norwegian Lutheran churches began to hold their services in English, and the younger generation of Norwegian Americans was encouraged to speak English rather than Norwegian. When Norway itself was liberated from Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany , also known as the Third Reich , but officially called German Reich from 1933 to 1943 and Greater German Reich from 26 June 1943 onward, is the name commonly used to refer to the state of Germany from 1933 to 1945, when it was a totalitarian dictatorship ruled by...
in 1945, relatively few Norwegian Americans under the age of 40 still spoke Norwegian as their primary language (although many still understood the language). As such, they were not passing the language on to their children, the next generation of Norwegian Americans.
Some source stated that today there are 81,000 Americans who speak Norwegian as their primary language, however, according to the US Census, only 55,475 Americans spoke Norwegian at home as of 2000, and the American Community Survey in 2005 showed that only 39,524 people use the language at home.
Many Lutheran colleges that were established by immigrants and people of Norwegian background, such as Luther College
Luther College (Iowa)
Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Decorah, Iowa, USA...
in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, Iowa
Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S...
, Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington. In September 2009, PLU had a student population of 3,582 and approximately 280 full-time faculty...
in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
, and St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,147 people, 4,909 households, and 3,210 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,452.2 people per square mile . There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 732.1 per square mile...
, continue to offer Norwegian majors in their undergraduate programs. Many major American universities, such as the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
, University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, and the Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
offer Norwegian as a language within their Germanic language studies programs.
Two Norwegian Lutheran churches in the United States continue to use Norwegian as a primary liturgical language, Mindekirken
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church (Minneapolis)
The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Minneapolis , better known as Mindekirken, is a Lutheran church in Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is one of two American churches still using Norwegian as a primary liturgical language, the other being Minnekirken in Chicago, Illinois...
in Minneapolis and Minnekirken
Minnekirken
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church , also known as Minnekirken, is a Lutheran church in Chicago, Illinois...
in Chicago.
Literary writing in Norwegian in North America includes the works of Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was an American novelist and professor who became well known for his writings regarding the Norwegian American immigrant experience...
, whose best-known work Giants in the Earth ("I de dage", literally In Those Days) was published in both English and Norwegian versions. Rølvaag was a professor from 1906 to 1931 at St. Olaf College, where he was also head of the Norwegian studies department beginning in 1916.
However, most of Norwegian Americans can speak a common Norwegian
Norwegian language
Norwegian is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. Together with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional variants .These Scandinavian languages together with the Faroese language...
with easy words like hello, yes and no. Today, there are still 1,209 people who only understand Norwegian
Norwegian language
Norwegian is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. Together with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional variants .These Scandinavian languages together with the Faroese language...
or who do not speak English well in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 2000 this figure was 215 for those under 17 years old, whereas it increased to 216 in 2005. For other age groups, the numbers went down. For those who are from 18 to 64 years old, went down from 915 in 2000 to 491 in 2005. For those who are older than 65 years it went drastically down from 890 to 502 in the same period. The Norwegian language is likely to never die out in the U.S. because there are still emigration, of course in a much smaller scale, but they emigrate often to other areas, like Texas, where the number of Norwegian speakers increase.
U.S. communities with high percentages of people who use Norwegian language
U.S. communities with high percentages of people who use Norwegian language are:- Blair, WisconsinBlair, WisconsinBlair is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 1,273 at the 2000 census.Blair is on the former Green Bay and Western Railroad, which ran down the Trempealeau River valley to Winona, Minnesota.-History:...
8.54% - Westby, WisconsinWestby, WisconsinWestby is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2000 census.-History:Westby was named after general store owner and Civil War Union soldier Ole T. Westby of Biri, Norway, where many of the city's Norwegian-American settlers originated...
7.67% - Northwood, North DakotaNorthwood, North Dakota-External links:*...
4.41% - Fertile, MinnesotaFertile, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 893 people, 396 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.9 people per square mile . There were 433 housing units at an average density of 228.8 per square mile...
4.26% - Spring Grove, MinnesotaSpring Grove, MinnesotaSpring Grove is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...
4.14% - Mayville, North DakotaMayville, North DakotaMayville is a city in Traill County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 1,858 at the 2010 census, which makes Mayville the largest community in Traill County. Mayville was founded in 1881....
3.56% - Strum, WisconsinStrum, WisconsinStrum is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, along the Buffalo River. The population was 1,001 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Strum is located at ....
2.86% - Crosby, North DakotaCrosby, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,089 people, 489 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 807.6 people per square mile . There were 637 housing units at an average density of 472.4 per square mile...
2.81% - Twin Valley, MinnesotaTwin Valley, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 865 people, 360 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 987.0 people per square mile . There were 399 housing units at an average density of 455.3 per square mile...
2.54% - Velva, North DakotaVelva, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 436 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,359.7 people per square mile . There were 483 housing units at an average density of 626.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.10%...
2.51%
U.S. counties with high percentages of people who use Norwegian language
U.S. states with high percentages of people who use Norwegian language are:- Divide County, North DakotaDivide County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 85* North Dakota Highway 5* North Dakota Highway 40* North Dakota Highway 42- Places of interest :Two petroglyphs are displayed at Writing Rock State Historical Site in Writing Rock Township.-Demographics:...
2.3% - Griggs County, North DakotaGriggs County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 1* North Dakota Highway 45* North Dakota Highway 65* North Dakota Highway 200-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,754 people, 1,178 households, and 781 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile...
2.0% - Nelson County, North DakotaNelson County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stump Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
2.0% - Norman County, Minnesota 2.0%
- Traill County, North DakotaTraill County, North DakotaTraill County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The 2010 census listed the population at 8,121. Its county seat is Hillsboro, and its largest city is Mayville.-History:...
2.0% - Vernon County, WisconsinVernon County, WisconsinVernon County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 29,324. Its county seat is Viroqua.-History:...
1.8% - Steele County, North DakotaSteele County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
1.6% - Trempealeau County, WisconsinTrempealeau County, WisconsinTrempealeau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 27,754. Its county seat is Whitehall.-History:Patches of woodland are all that remain of the brush and light forest that once covered the county...
1.6% - Lac qui Parle County, MinnesotaLac qui Parle County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,067 people, 3,316 households, and 2,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 3,774 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
1.5% - Pennington County, MinnesotaPennington County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 13,584 people, 5,525 households, and 3,552 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 6,033 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
1.0%
Norwegian language by state
| State | Age 5-17 | Age 18-64 | Age 65- | Total (2005) !! Percent (2005) !! Total (2000) !! Percent (2000) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
3,584 | 21,203 | 14,737 | 39,524 | 0.0% | 55,311 | 0.0% |
| California |
234 | 2,977 | 1,458 | 4,669 | 0.0% | 5,865 | 0.0% |
| Washington |
351 | 2,308 | 1,956 | 4,615 | 0.0% | 5,460 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota |
140 | 881 | 1,951 | 2,972 | 0.0% | 8,060 | 0.1% |
| Republic of Texas |
313 | 2,470 | 142 | 2,925 | 0.0% | 2,209 | 0.0% |
| New York |
118 | 1,394 | 1,321 | 2,833 | 0.0% | 4,200 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin |
100 | 841 | 1,592 | 2,533 | 0.0% | 3,520 | 0.0% |
| Florida |
366 | 1,208 | 469 | 2,043 | 0.0% | 2,709 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota |
204 | 442 | 1,097 | 1,743 | 0.2% | 2,809 | 0.4% |
| New Jersey |
313 | 793 | 304 | 1,410 | 0.0% | 1,829 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina |
84 | 465 | 709 | 1,258 | 0.0% | 360 | 0.0% |
| Montana |
595 | 551 | 1,146 | 0.1% | 920 | 0.1% | |
| Iowa |
286 | 459 | 299 | 1,044 | 0.0% | 1,150 | 0.0% |
| Oregon |
695 | 323 | 1,018 | 0.0% | 1,105 | 0.0% | |
| Arizona |
295 | 515 | 810 | 0.0% | 1,069 | 0.0% | |
| Connecticut |
63 | 482 | 248 | 793 | 0.0% | 789 | 0.0% |
| Illinois |
104 | 517 | 46 | 667 | 0.0% | 1,389 | 0.0% |
| Colorado |
127 | 279 | 216 | 622 | 0.0% | 1,110 | 0.0% |
| Maryland |
138 | 411 | 72 | 621 | 0.0% | 525 | 0.0% |
| Michigan |
170 | 243 | 94 | 507 | 0.0% | 740 | 0.0% |
| Georgia (U.S. state) |
425 | 80 | 505 | 0.0% | 255 | 0.0% | |
The Norwegian Lutheran Church in the United States
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
are one of the most religious ethnic group
Ethnic group
An ethnic group is a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, a common culture and/or an ideology that stresses common ancestry or endogamy...
s in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. While only 7 % of the population in North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
is irreligious, the number is 31 - 72 % in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. In North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
, 30.4 % of the population is Norwegian.
Most Norwegian immigrants to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, particularly in the migration wave between the 1860s and early 20th century, were members of the Church of Norway
Church of Norway
The Church of Norway is the state church of Norway, established after the Lutheran reformation in Denmark-Norway in 1536-1537 broke the ties to the Holy See. The church confesses the Lutheran Christian faith...
, an evangelical Lutheran church established by the Constitution of Norway
Constitution of Norway
The Constitution of Norway was first adopted on May 16, 1814 by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll , then signed and dated May 17...
. As they settled in their new homeland and forged their own communities, however, Norwegian-American Lutherans diverged from the state church in many ways, forming synods and conferences that ultimately contributed to the present Lutheran establishment in the United States.
The Norwegian Lutheran church was a focal point and conservative force in rural settlements in the Upper Midwest
Upper Midwest
The Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the midwest. Although there are no uniformly agreed-upon boundaries, the region is most commonly used to refer to the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and...
. The congregation became an allencompassing institution for its members, creating a tight social network that touched all aspects of immigrant life. The force of tradition in religious practice made the church a central institution in the urban environment as well. The severe reality of urban life increased the social role of the church.
The Church of Norway
Church of Norway
The Church of Norway is the state church of Norway, established after the Lutheran reformation in Denmark-Norway in 1536-1537 broke the ties to the Holy See. The church confesses the Lutheran Christian faith...
largely ignored the immigrants and provided no guidance. As a consequence, no fewer than 14 Lutheran synods were founded by Norwegian immigrants between 1846 and 1900. In 1917 most of the factions reconciled doctrinal differences and organized the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America. It was one of the church bodies that in 1960 formed the American Lutheran Church
American Lutheran Church
The American Lutheran Church was a Christian Protestant denomination in the United States that existed from 1960 to 1987. Its headquarters was in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Upon its formation in 1960, the ALC designated Augsburg Publishing House , also located in Minneapolis, as the church publisher...
, which in 1988 became a constituent part of the newly created Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a mainline Protestant denomination headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The ELCA officially came into existence on January 1, 1988, by the merging of three churches. As of December 31, 2009, it had 4,543,037 baptized members, with 2,527,941 of them...
. Most Norwegians have been Lutheran. There were Methodists concentrated especially in Chicago, with its own theological seminary. Some Norwegians became Baptists. There were also groups of Quakers, relating back to "the Sloopers," and Mormons
Mormons
The Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, a religion started by Joseph Smith during the American Second Great Awakening. A vast majority of Mormons are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while a minority are members of other independent churches....
who joined the trek to the "New Jerusalem" in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
.
Norwegian Lutheran colleges in the US
- Augsburg CollegeAugsburg CollegeAugsburg College is a selective liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Augsburg was named for the Augsburg Confession, the document of Lutheran belief. The school was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin as Augsburg Seminary and moved...
Minneapolis, Minnesota - Augustana CollegeAugustana College (South Dakota)Augustana College is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The campus makes the school the largest private university in South Dakota...
Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Bethany Lutheran CollegeBethany Lutheran CollegeBethany Lutheran College is a private residential liberal arts college founded in 1927. BLC is a Christian coeducational college operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod...
Mankato, Minnesota - Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota
- Luther CollegeLuther College (Iowa)Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Decorah, Iowa, USA...
Decorah, Iowa - Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University is located in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington. In September 2009, PLU had a student population of 3,582 and approximately 280 full-time faculty...
Parkland, Washington - St. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
Northfield, Minnesota - Waldorf CollegeWaldorf CollegeWaldorf College, located in Forest City, Iowa, is a four-year liberal arts, for-profit college.Founded in 1903, the college was affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America until 2009, when, due to financial problems, the college was sold to for-profit Mayes Education, owner of...
Forest City, Iowa
Notable Norwegian Americans
Sigrid Gurie
Sigrid Gurie was a Norwegian American motion picture actress from the late 1930s to early 1940s.- Early life :...
, an actress discovered by Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn was an American film producer, and founding contributor executive of several motion picture studios.-Biography:...
and billed as "the siren of the fjords," starred in numerous motion pictures in the 1930s and 1940s. Other Hollywood actors and personalities with one Norwegian parent or grandparent include James Arness
James Arness
James King Arness was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon in the television series Gunsmoke for 20 years...
, Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
, James Cagney
James Cagney
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances, he is best remembered for playing "tough guys." In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him eighth...
, Peter Graves
Peter Graves
Peter Graves may refer to:* Peter Graves , American actor* Peter Graves, 8th Baron Graves , English actor and peer* Peter Graves , English cricketer...
, Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren
Nathalie Kay "Tippi" Hedren is an American actress and former fashion model with a career spanning six decades. She is primarily known for her roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, The Birds and Marnie, and her extensive efforts in animal rescue at Shambala Preserve, an wildlife habitat which she...
, Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Lance James Henriksen is an American actor and artist best known to film and television audiences for his roles in science fiction, action, and horror films such as the Alien film franchise, and on television shows such as Millennium....
, Celeste Holm
Celeste Holm
Celeste Holm is an American stage, film, and television actress, known for her Academy Award-winning performance in Gentleman's Agreement , as well as for her Oscar-nominated performances in Come to the Stable and All About Eve...
, Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Sommer Loken is an American actress known for her work in both film and television, and as a fashion model.-Early life:Loken was born in Ghent, New York, the daughter of Rande , a model, and Merlin "Chris" Loken, a writer and apple farmer. All four of her grandparents were born in Norway...
, Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Robert Charles Durman Mitchum was an American film actor, author, composer and singer and is #23 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time...
, Piper Perabo
Piper Perabo
Piper Lisa Perabo is a Golden Globe Award nominated American stage, film and television actress.-Early life:Perabo was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Toms River, New Jersey, the daughter of Mary Charlotte , a physical therapist, and George William Perabo, a professor of poetry at Ocean...
, Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley....
, Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams (actress)
Michelle Ingrid Williams is an American actress. After starting her career with television guest appearances in the early 1990s, Williams achieved recognition for her role as Jen Lindley on the WB television teen drama Dawson's Creek, which she played from 1998 to 2003...
and Renée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger
Renée Kathleen Zellweger is an American actress and producer. Zellweger first gained widespread attention for her role in the film Jerry Maguire , and subsequently received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her roles as Bridget Jones in the comedy Bridget Jones's Diary ...
(her Norwegian-born mother is also Sami in origin). Seminal protopunk
Protopunk
Protopunk is a term used retrospectively to describe a number of musicians who were important precursors of punk rock in the late 1960s to mid-1970s, or who have been cited by early punk musicians as influential...
musicians Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
of The Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
and David Johansen
David Johansen
David Roger Johansen is an American rock, protopunk, blues, and pop singer, as well as a songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal protopunk band The New York Dolls and also achieved commercial success under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter.-Early life:Johansen was born in...
of the New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later...
have Norwegian ancestry.
In the military, Knut Haukelid
Knut Haukelid
Knut Haukelid was a Norwegian resistance movement soldier during World War II, most notable for participating in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage...
, Gurie's twin brother, became a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and had a significant role in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage
Norwegian heavy water sabotage
The Norwegian heavy water sabotage was a series of actions undertaken by Norwegian saboteurs during World War II to prevent the German nuclear energy project from acquiring heavy water , which could be used to produce nuclear weapons...
.
In journalism, Eric Sevareid
Eric Sevareid
Arnold Eric Sevareid was a CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977. He was one of a group of elite war correspondents—dubbed "Murrow's Boys"—because they were hired by pioneering CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow....
, a CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
reporter and one of a group of elite war correspondents known as the "Murrow's Boys
Murrow's Boys
Murrow’s Boys, or “The Murrow Boys,” were the CBS broadcast journalists most closely associated with Edward R. Murrow during his years at the network, most notably the years before and during World War II....
" - named so because they were hired by Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow
Edward Roscoe Murrow, KBE was an American broadcast journalist. He first came to prominence with a series of radio news broadcasts during World War II, which were followed by millions of listeners in the United States and Canada.Fellow journalists Eric Sevareid, Ed Bliss, and Alexander Kendrick...
- covered the Second World War in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and the Blitz of London.
In literature, Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was an American novelist and professor who became well known for his writings regarding the Norwegian American immigrant experience...
wrote about the immigrant experience, especially the Norwegian-American experience in The Dakotas
The Dakotas
The Dakotas is a collective term that refers to the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota together. The term has been used historically to describe the Dakota Territory, and is continued to be used to describe the collective heritage, culture, geography, fauna, sociology, the economy, and...
. Rølvaag's former home is a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
.
In labor unions, Andrew Furuseth
Andrew Furuseth
Andrew Furuseth of Romedal, Norway was a merchant seaman and an American labor leader. Furuseth was active in the formation of two influential maritime unions: the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the International Seamen's Union, and served as the executive of both for decades.Furuseth was...
was largely responsible for the passage of four reforms that changed the lives of American mariners. Two of them, the Maguire Act of 1895
Maguire Act of 1895
The Maguire Act of 1895 is a United States Federal statute that abolished the practice of imprisoning sailors who deserted from coastwise vessels. The act was sponsored by representative James G. Maguire of San Francisco, California....
and the White Act of 1898
White Act of 1898
The White Act of 1898 is a United States Federal statute governing mariners in the United States Merchant Marine.Among other things, the act:* abolished the practice of imprisoning sailors who deserted from vessels in "American or nearby waters."...
, ended corporal punishment and abolished imprisonment for deserting a vessel. The Seamen's Act of 1915
Seamen's Act
The Seamen's Act, formally known as Act to Promote the Welfare of American Seamen in the Merchant Marine of the United States was designed to improve the safety and security of United States seamen....
included all these and was his main project.
In public service, Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr. , served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States. Humphrey twice served as a United States Senator from Minnesota, and served as Democratic Majority Whip. He was a founder of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and...
and Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale
Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale is an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United States , under President Jimmy Carter, and as a United States Senator for Minnesota...
served as the 38th and 42nd Vice Presidents
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
of the United States, respectively, and were Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
nominees for President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
in 1968 and 1984, respectively; both also served as United States Senators
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from Minnesota. Earl Warren
Earl Warren
Earl Warren was the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.He is known for the sweeping decisions of the Warren Court, which ended school segregation and transformed many areas of American law, especially regarding the rights of the accused, ending public-school-sponsored prayer, and requiring...
was the 14th Chief Justice of the United States
Chief Justice of the United States
The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the United States federal court system and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice is one of nine Supreme Court justices; the other eight are the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States...
, previously serving as Governor of California
Governor of California
The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced...
and Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
nominee for Vice President of the United States
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
in 1948.
In science, Ernest Lawrence
Ernest Lawrence
Ernest Orlando Lawrence was an American physicist and Nobel Laureate, known for his invention, utilization, and improvement of the cyclotron atom-smasher beginning in 1929, based on his studies of the works of Rolf Widerøe, and his later work in uranium-isotope separation for the Manhattan Project...
won the Nobel Prize in Physics
Nobel Prize in Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1895 and awarded since 1901; the others are the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Literature, Nobel Peace Prize, and...
in 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron
Cyclotron
In technology, a cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator. In physics, the cyclotron frequency or gyrofrequency is the frequency of a charged particle moving perpendicularly to the direction of a uniform magnetic field, i.e. a magnetic field of constant magnitude and direction...
.
Lars Onsager
Lars Onsager
Lars Onsager was a Norwegian-born American physical chemist and theoretical physicist, winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.He held the Gibbs Professorship of Theoretical Chemistry at Yale University....
, a physical chemist and theoretical physicist, was the winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of chemistry. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1895, awarded for outstanding contributions in chemistry, physics, literature,...
. Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug
Norman Ernest Borlaug was an American agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate who has been called "the father of the Green Revolution". Borlaug was one of only six people to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal...
, father of the Green Revolution
Green Revolution
Green Revolution refers to a series of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives, occurring between the 1940s and the late 1970s, that increased agriculture production around the world, beginning most markedly in the late 1960s....
, won the Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
in 1970, the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with thecomparable Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award in the United States...
and the Congressional Gold Medal. Borlaug's humanitarian work is often said to have changed the world of agronomics. Christian B. Anfinsen
Christian B. Anfinsen
Christian Boehmer Anfinsen, Jr. was an American biochemist. He shared the 1972 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Stanford Moore and William Howard Stein for work on ribonuclease, especially concerning the connection between the amino acid sequence and the biologically active conformation...
won the Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes are annual international awards bestowed by Scandinavian committees in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. The will of the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895...
for chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
in 1972. He postulated Anfinsen's dogma
Anfinsen's dogma
Anfinsen's dogma is a postulate in molecular biology championed by the Nobel Prize Laureate Christian B. Anfinsen...
. Ivar Giaever
Ivar Giaever
Ivar Giaever is a physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1973 with Leo Esaki and Brian Josephson "for their discoveries regarding tunnelling phenomena in solids". Giaever's share of the prize was specifically for his "experimental discoveries regarding tunnelling phenomena in ......
won the Nobel Prize in Physics 1973. Particle physicist Dick Hagen
C. R. Hagen
Carl Richard Hagen is a professor of particle physics at the University of Rochester. He is most noted for his contributions to the Standard Model and Symmetry breaking as well as the co-discovery of the Higgs mechanism and Higgs boson with Gerald Guralnik and Tom Kibble...
is most noted for his contributions to the Standard Model
Standard Model
The Standard Model of particle physics is a theory concerning the electromagnetic, weak, and strong nuclear interactions, which mediate the dynamics of the known subatomic particles. Developed throughout the mid to late 20th century, the current formulation was finalized in the mid 1970s upon...
and Symmetry breaking
Spontaneous symmetry breaking
Spontaneous symmetry breaking is the process by which a system described in a theoretically symmetrical way ends up in an apparently asymmetric state....
as well as the co-discovery of the Higgs mechanism
Higgs mechanism
In particle physics, the Higgs mechanism is the process in which gauge bosons in a gauge theory can acquire non-vanishing masses through absorption of Nambu-Goldstone bosons arising in spontaneous symmetry breaking....
and Higgs boson
Higgs boson
The Higgs boson is a hypothetical massive elementary particle that is predicted to exist by the Standard Model of particle physics. Its existence is postulated as a means of resolving inconsistencies in the Standard Model...
("God Particle"). In 2010, Dr. Hagen was awarded The American Physical Society's
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is the world's second largest organization of physicists, behind the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the world renowned Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and organizes more than 20...
J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics
Sakurai Prize
The J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics, is presented by the American Physical Society at its annual "April Meeting", and honors outstanding achievement in particle physics theory...
for the "elucidation of the properties of spontaneous symmetry breaking
Spontaneous symmetry breaking
Spontaneous symmetry breaking is the process by which a system described in a theoretically symmetrical way ends up in an apparently asymmetric state....
in four-dimensional relativistic gauge theory
Gauge theory
In physics, gauge invariance is the property of a field theory in which different configurations of the underlying fundamental but unobservable fields result in identical observable quantities. A theory with such a property is called a gauge theory...
and of the mechanism for the consistent generation of vector boson
Vector boson
In particle physics, a vector boson is a boson with the spin quantum number equal to 1.The vector bosons considered to be elementary particles in the Standard Model are the gauge bosons or, the force carriers of fundamental interactions: the photon of electromagnetism, the W and Z bosons of the...
masses".
In engineering, Ole Singstad
Ole Singstad
Ole Knutsen Singstad was a Norwegian-American civil engineer who innovated the ventilation system for the Holland Tunnel and advanced the use of the "Sunk-tube" method of underwater vehicular tunnel building, a system of constructing the tunnels with prefabricated sections.By 1950...
was a pioneer of underwater tunnels. Ole Evinrude
Ole Evinrude
Ole Evinrude, born Ole Evenrudstuen was a Norwegian-American inventor, known for the invention of the first outboard motor with practical commercial application.-Biography:...
invented the first outboard motor
Outboard motor
An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom and are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft...
with practical commercial application, recognizable today on modern motorboat
Motorboat
A motorboat is a boat which is powered by an engine. Some motorboats are fitted with inboard engines, others have an outboard motor installed on the rear, containing the internal combustion engine, the gearbox and the propeller in one portable unit.An inboard/outboard contains a hybrid of a...
s.
In religion, Olaf M. Norlie
Olaf M. Norlie
Olaf Morgan Norlie , also referred to as O. M. Norlie, was a Lutheran minister, educator and scholar. He was a prolific author who is most remembered as the translator of the Simplified New Testament.-Background:...
created the Simplified New Testament. Herman Amberg Preus
Herman Amberg Preus
Herman Amberg Preus was an American Lutheran clergyman and church leader. He was a key figure in organizing the Norwegian Synod.-Background:Herman Amberg Preus was born in Kristiansand, Norway...
was a key leader in the development of the Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bernt Julius Muus
Bernt Julius Muus
Bernt Julius Muus was a Norwegian-American Lutheran minister and church leader. He helped found St. Olaf College.-Background:Muus was born in the parish Snaasen in Throndhjems Stift in Snåsa, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway...
was the principal founder and Thorbjorn N. Mohn
Thorbjorn N. Mohn
Thorbjorn N. Mohn was an American Lutheran church leader and the first president of St. Olaf College.-Background:...
was the first president of St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
. Peter Laurentius Larsen
Peter Laurentius Larsen
Peter Laurentius Larsen was a Norwegian-American educator and Lutheran theological leader. He was the founding president of Luther College.-Background:...
and Ulrik Vilhelm Koren both helped found Luther College (Iowa)
Luther College (Iowa)
Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Decorah, Iowa, USA...
In business, Ole Bardahl
Bardahl
Bardahl is a brand name of a line of petroleum lubrication products used in automobiles and other internal combustion engines.-Ole Bardahl:...
founded the Bardahl
Bardahl
Bardahl is a brand name of a line of petroleum lubrication products used in automobiles and other internal combustion engines.-Ole Bardahl:...
company, Conrad Nicholson Hilton was the founder of the Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
chain, Kenneth Harry Olsen co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital Equipment Corporation was a major American company in the computer industry and a leading vendor of computer systems, software and peripherals from the 1960s to the 1990s...
, James Trane
James Trane
James Alex Trane was the co-founder of Trane.James Alex Trane was born in Tromsø, Norway. He was an immigrant to the United States who settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1864, finding work as a steamfitter and plumber. In 1885, he opened his own plumbing shop.Besides being a steamfitter and a...
and Reuben Trane
Reuben Trane
Reuben Nicholas Trane founded Trane, the heating and air conditioning company, with his father James Trane....
founded Trane Inc., N. O. Nelson
N. O. Nelson
N. O. Nelson was the founder of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company.-Background:...
was the founder of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Co.
N. O. Nelson
N. O. Nelson was the founder of the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company.-Background:...
and Alfred M. Moen
Alfred M. Moen
Alfred M. Moen was an American inventor and founder of Moen, Inc. He invented the single-handed mixing faucet.-Background:Al Moen was born in Seattle, Washington...
founded Moen, Inc.
Moen (company)
Moen is a product line of faucets and other fixtures started by inventor Alfred M. Moen that is now part of the Fortune Brands Home & Security company. The Moen division is headquartered in North Olmsted, Ohio. Moen was originally part of Ravenna Metal Products of Seattle, Washington...
In sports, Knute Rockne
Knute Rockne
Knute Kenneth Rockne was an American football player and coach. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history...
became one of the greatest coaches in college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
history, while Babe Zaharias
Babe Zaharias
Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball, and track and field...
was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the most versatile female athlete of all time. Zaharias achieved outstanding success in golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
, basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and track and field athletics.
In medicine, Earl Bakken
Earl Bakken
Earl E. Bakken is an American engineer, businessman and philanthropist of Dutch and Norwegian American ancestry...
developed the first wearable transistorized pacemaker
Pacemaker
An artificial pacemaker is a medical device that uses electrical impulses to regulate the beating of the heart.Pacemaker may also refer to:-Medicine:...
and founded the Fortune 500 medical technology company Medtronic
Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. , based in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the world's largest medical technology company and is a Fortune 500 company.- History :...
as well as the Bakken Museum
Bakken Museum
The Bakken, previously known as The Bakken: A Library and Museum of Electricity in Life and known in the past as the Medtronic Museum of Electricity in Life, located on the shores of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States, is the world's only library and museum devoted to...
. John H. Lawrence
John H. Lawrence
John Hundale Lawrence was an American physicist and physician best known for pioneering the field of nuclear medicine. -Background:John Hundale Lawrence was born in Canton, South Dakota...
, brother of Ernest Lawrence
Ernest Lawrence
Ernest Orlando Lawrence was an American physicist and Nobel Laureate, known for his invention, utilization, and improvement of the cyclotron atom-smasher beginning in 1929, based on his studies of the works of Rolf Widerøe, and his later work in uranium-isotope separation for the Manhattan Project...
, was a nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine
In nuclear medicine procedures, elemental radionuclides are combined with other elements to form chemical compounds, or else combined with existing pharmaceutical compounds, to form radiopharmaceuticals. These radiopharmaceuticals, once administered to the patient, can localize to specific organs...
pioneer.
In humanitarian work, Greg Mortenson
Greg Mortenson
Greg Mortenson, SPk is an American humanitarian, professional speaker, writer, and former mountaineer. He is the co-founder and executive director of the non-profit Central Asia Institute as well as the founder of the educational charity Pennies for Peace...
, born in Minnesota, who ancestors came from Tromsø
Tromsø
Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø.Tromsø city is the ninth largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population...
in 1876, has worked since 1993 to build over 150 schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He is the author of best-seller Three Cups of Tea
Three Cups of Tea
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguin in 2006. For four years, the book remained on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller's list...
, which has sold over 4 million copies in 49 countries, including Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, and twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
in 2009 and 2010.
U.S. communities with high percentages of people of Norwegian ancestry
The 100 U.S. communities with the highest percentage of residents claiming Norwegian ancestry are (Those in bold are the largest in the state):- Maddock, North DakotaMaddock, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 498 people, 238 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 564.7 people per square mile . There were 276 housing units at an average density of 313.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White, 0.20%...
59.4% - Northwood, North DakotaNorthwood, North Dakota-External links:*...
55.5% - Fertile, MinnesotaFertile, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 893 people, 396 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.9 people per square mile . There were 433 housing units at an average density of 228.8 per square mile...
54.4% - Blair, WisconsinBlair, WisconsinBlair is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 1,273 at the 2000 census.Blair is on the former Green Bay and Western Railroad, which ran down the Trempealeau River valley to Winona, Minnesota.-History:...
53.3% - Crosby, North DakotaCrosby, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,089 people, 489 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 807.6 people per square mile . There were 637 housing units at an average density of 472.4 per square mile...
52.3% - Spring Grove, MinnesotaSpring Grove, MinnesotaSpring Grove is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...
52.0% - Strum, WisconsinStrum, WisconsinStrum is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, along the Buffalo River. The population was 1,001 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Strum is located at ....
50.9% - Twin Valley, MinnesotaTwin Valley, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 865 people, 360 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 987.0 people per square mile . There were 399 housing units at an average density of 455.3 per square mile...
49.9% - Mayville, North DakotaMayville, North DakotaMayville is a city in Traill County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 1,858 at the 2010 census, which makes Mayville the largest community in Traill County. Mayville was founded in 1881....
48.5% - Westby, WisconsinWestby, WisconsinWestby is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2000 census.-History:Westby was named after general store owner and Civil War Union soldier Ole T. Westby of Biri, Norway, where many of the city's Norwegian-American settlers originated...
48.1% - Cooperstown, North DakotaCooperstown, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,053 people, 489 households, and 270 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,128.2 people per square mile . There were 563 housing units at an average density of 603.2 per square mile...
46.6% - Rushford, MinnesotaRushford, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,696 people, 704 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density is 988.5 people per square mile . There are 761 housing units at an average density of 443.6 per square mile...
46.5% - Christiana, WisconsinChristiana, Vernon County, WisconsinChristiana is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Newry is located within the town.-Geography:...
46.4% - Tioga, North DakotaTioga, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,125 people, 490 households, and 311 families residing in the city. The population density was 856.1 people per square mile . There were 569 housing units at an average density of 433.0 per square mile...
45.7% - Tioga, North DakotaTioga, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,125 people, 490 households, and 311 families residing in the city. The population density was 856.1 people per square mile . There were 569 housing units at an average density of 433.0 per square mile...
45.7% - Starbuck, MinnesotaStarbuck, MinnesotaStarbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,302 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, and 114 are three of the main routes in the city.-History:...
45.0% - Hawley, MinnesotaHawley, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,882 people, 744 households, and 514 families residing in the city. The population density was 764.8 people per square mile . There were 787 housing units at an average density of 319.8 per square mile...
44.5% - Jefferson, WisconsinJefferson, WisconsinJefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and is its county seat. It is located at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish Rivers. The population was 7,338 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Jefferson.-History:...
43.7% - Franklin, WisconsinFranklin, Vernon County, WisconsinFranklin is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 923 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Fargo and Liberty Pole are located in the town.-Geography:...
43.0% - Sumner, WisconsinSumner, Trempealeau County, WisconsinSumner is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 806 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.9 square miles , of which, 33.8 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square miles of...
43.0% - Osseo, WisconsinOsseo, WisconsinOsseo is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Buffalo River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,669.-Geography:...
42.9% - Ada, MinnesotaAda, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,657 people, 749 households, and 432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,234.4 people per square mile . There were 835 housing units at an average density of 622.1 per square mile...
42.9% - Stanley, North DakotaStanley, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 576 households, and 332 families residing in the city. The population density was 740.3 people per square mile . There were 664 housing units at an average density of 384.3 per square mile...
42.4% - Lake Mills, IowaLake Mills, IowaLake Mills is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,140 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake Mills is located at ....
42.3% - Dawson, MinnesotaDawson, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,539 people, 677 households, and 398 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,043.4 people per square mile . There were 756 housing units at an average density of 512.6 per square mile...
42.2% - Fosston, MinnesotaFosston, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,575 people, 681 households, and 379 families residing in the city. The population density was 969.1 people per square mile . There were 739 housing units at an average density of 454.7 per square mile...
42.1% - Bagley, MinnesotaBagley, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,235 people, 993 households, and 795 families residing in the city. The population density was 674.1 people per square mile . There were 603 housing units at an average density of 329.1 per square mile...
41.0% - Viroqua, WisconsinViroqua, WisconsinViroqua is the county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,079 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of Viroqua.-History:...
40.4% - Ettrick, WisconsinEttrick, WisconsinEttrick is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 521 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Ettrick.-Geography:Ettrick is located at ....
40.3% - Karlstad, MinnesotaKarlstad, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 794 people, 340 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 522.3 people per square mile . There were 394 housing units at an average density of 259.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.63%...
39.4% - Lakota, North DakotaLakota, North DakotaLakota is a city in, and the county seat of, Nelson County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 672 at the 2010 census. Lakota was founded in 1883.-Geography:...
39.2% - Thief River Falls, MinnesotaThief River Falls, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,410 people, 3,619 households, and 2,091 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,760.0 people per square mile . There were 3,931 housing units at an average density of 822.7 per square mile...
39.0% - Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota 39.0%
- Madison, MinnesotaMadison, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,768 people, 789 households, and 462 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,737.6 people per square mile . There were 882 housing units at an average density of 866.9 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White,...
38.8% - Pigeon, WisconsinPigeon, WisconsinPigeon is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 894 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.6 square miles , all of it land....
38.7% - Harmony, MinnesotaHarmony, MinnesotaHarmony is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2010 census. The town bills itself as the "Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota" and features the largest Amish community in the state.-Geography:...
38.4% - Viroqua, WisconsinViroqua, WisconsinViroqua is the county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,079 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of Viroqua.-History:...
38.4% - Sparta Township, MinnesotaSparta Township, MinnesotaSparta Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, in the United States. The population was 814 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.6 square miles , of which, 39.3 square miles of it is land and...
38.1% - Velva, North DakotaVelva, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 436 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,359.7 people per square mile . There were 483 housing units at an average density of 626.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.10%...
38.1% - Clarkfield, MinnesotaClarkfield, MinnesotaClarkfield is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States, surrounded by Friendship Township. The population was 863 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
38.0% - Wanamingo, MinnesotaWanamingo, MinnesotaWanamingo is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 1,086 at the 2010 census.The ethanol company POET LLC started on the farm of Lowell and Jeff Broin in 1983 near the community....
38.0% - Williston, North DakotaWilliston, North Dakota-Demographics:Preliminary data from a 2010 housing study indicates that population has grown by nearly 22 percent over the past decade; the actual increase might be much higher. Williston is in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, and adequate, affordable housing has become a concern. The...
37.6% - Hillsboro, North DakotaHillsboro, North DakotaAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,603 people, 679 households, and 414 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,460.6 people per square mile . There were 727 housing units at an average density of 679.4 per square mile...
37.3% - Hamburg, WisconsinHamburg, Vernon County, WisconsinHamburg is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 848 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.8 square miles , of which, 35.8 square miles of it is land and 0.03% is...
37.2% - Lake Park, MinnesotaLake Park, MinnesotaLake Park is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 783 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
37.2% - Park River, North DakotaPark River, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,535 people, 660 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density was 772.6 people per square mile . There were 760 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile...
37.1% - Watford City, North DakotaWatford City, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,435 people, 619 households, and 378 families residing in the city. The population density was 964.8 people per square mile . There were 790 housing units at an average density of 531.2 per square mile...
37.0% - Preston, WisconsinPreston, Trempealeau County, WisconsinPreston is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 951 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 59.2 square miles , of which, 59.2 square miles of it is land and 0.02% is...
37.0% - Colfax, WisconsinColfax, WisconsinColfax is a village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Colfax.-Geography:Colfax is located at ....
36.7% - Whitehall, WisconsinWhitehall, WisconsinWhitehall is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 1,651 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Trempealeau County....
36.4% - Hale, WisconsinHale, WisconsinHale is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 988 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hale and Pleasantville are located in the town.-Geography:...
36.1% - Montevideo, MinnesotaMontevideo, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,346 people, 2,353 households, and 1,444 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,190.5 people per square mile . There were 2,551 housing units at an average density of 568.1 per square mile...
35.9% - Dunn Township, MinnesotaDunn Township, MinnesotaDunn Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
35.2% - Northwood, IowaNorthwood, IowaNorthwood is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 2,050 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Worth County.Northwood is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
35.0% - Cormorant Township, MinnesotaCormorant Township, MinnesotaCormorant Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 965 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
34.9% - New Rockford, North DakotaNew Rockford, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families residing in the city. The population density was 970.7 people per square mile . There were 778 housing units at an average density of 516.2 per square mile...
34.4% - Oakport, Minnesota 34.3%
- Dunkirk, WisconsinDunkirk, WisconsinDunkirk is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,053 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Dunkirk and Hanerville are located in the town.-Geography:...
34.3 - Williston, North DakotaWilliston, North Dakota-Demographics:Preliminary data from a 2010 housing study indicates that population has grown by nearly 22 percent over the past decade; the actual increase might be much higher. Williston is in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, and adequate, affordable housing has become a concern. The...
34.2% - Houston, MinnesotaHouston, MinnesotaHouston is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 979 at the 2010 census.-History:The community was named after Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas....
34.1% - Rocksbury Township, MinnesotaRocksbury Township, MinnesotaRocksbury Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles , of which, 34.3 square miles of it is land and...
34.1% - Roseau, MinnesotaRoseau, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,756 people, 1,157 households, and 713 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,153.6 people per square mile . There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile...
33.6% - Fergus Falls, MinnesotaFergus Falls, MinnesotaFergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census.-Today:...
33.6% - Thompson, North DakotaThompson, North Dakota-Education:The city is served by . The school offers grades K-12.-High school championships:* State Class 'B' volleyball: 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005* State Class 'B' baseball: 1983, 1985, 1999, 2005* State Class 'B' jazz: 2010...
33.6% - Copley Township, MinnesotaCopley Township, MinnesotaCopley Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 859 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
33.5% - Pelican Township, MinnesotaPelican Township, Otter Tail County, MinnesotaPelican Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 831 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 square miles , of which, 31.2 square miles of it is land and...
33.5% - Kenyon, MinnesotaKenyon, MinnesotaKenyon is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. It was founded in 1856 and named in honor of Kenyon College...
33.5% - Albert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea is a city in and the county seat of Freeborn County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census....
33.4% - Reeder, North DakotaReeder, North DakotaAs of the 2000 Census, there were 181 people, 100 households, and 53 families residing in the city. The population density was 294.4 people per square mile . There were 130 housing units at an average density of 211.5 per square mile...
33.3% - Rugby, North DakotaRugby, North DakotaRugby is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Pierce County. The population was 2,876 at the 2010 census. Rugby was founded in 1886.Rugby is often billed as being the geographic center of North America....
33.1% - Lida Township, MinnesotaLida Township, MinnesotaLida Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 697 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
33.0% - Fergus Falls, MinnesotaFergus Falls, MinnesotaFergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census.-Today:...
33.0% - Glyndon, MinnesotaGlyndon, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 359 households, and 283 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.5 people per square mile . There were 403 housing units at an average density of 266.4 per square mile...
33.0% - Granite Falls, MinnesotaGranite Falls, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,070 people, 1,344 households, and 806 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.5 people per square mile . There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 427.0 per square mile...
32.7% - Mondovi, WisconsinMondovi, WisconsinMondovi is a city in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, along the Buffalo River. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi...
32.7% - Woodville, WisconsinWoodville, WisconsinWoodville is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,104 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Woodville is located at ....
32.6% - Gale, WisconsinGale, WisconsinGale is a town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,426 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Butman Corners and Frenchville are located in the town.-Geography:...
32.5% - Bottineau, North DakotaBottineau, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,336 people, 979 households, and 550 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,230.0 people per square mile . There were 1,114 housing units at an average density of 1,063.4 per square mile...
32.1% - Bancroft Township, MinnesotaBancroft Township, MinnesotaBancroft Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,065 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 0.03% is water....
32.1% - Garrison, North DakotaGarrison, North DakotaAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,453 people, 590 households, and 362 families residing in the city. The population density was 941.5 people per square mile . There were 655 housing units at an average density of 467.9 per square mile...
31.8% - Horace, North DakotaHorace, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 915 people, 300 households, and 248 families residing in the city. The population density was 408.7 people per square mile . There were 311 housing units at an average density of 138.9 per square mile...
31.7% - Lake Andrew Township, MinnesotaLake Andrew Township, MinnesotaLake Andrew Township is a township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,051 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
31.6% - Grafton, North DakotaGrafton, North Dakota-Education:The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Elementary School , Central Middle School , and Grafton High School .-Library:...
31.4% - Moranville Township, MinnesotaMoranville Township, MinnesotaMoranville Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 940 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
31.4% - Barnesville, MinnesotaBarnesville, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,173 people, 865 households, and 569 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,032.8 people per square mile . There were 923 housing units at an average density of 438.7 per square mile...
31.3% - Stanley, North DakotaStanley, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 576 households, and 332 families residing in the city. The population density was 740.3 people per square mile . There were 664 housing units at an average density of 384.3 per square mile...
31.2% - Colfax, WisconsinColfax, WisconsinColfax is a village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Colfax.-Geography:Colfax is located at ....
31.1% - Elbow Lake, MinnesotaElbow Lake, Grant County, MinnesotaElbow Lake is a city in, and the county seat of, Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,176 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
31.1% - Lake Eunice Township, MinnesotaLake Eunice Township, MinnesotaLake Eunice Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,198 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and is water.-Lakes:* Arrow Lake* Bass Lake* Big Cormorant...
30.9% - Enderlin, North DakotaEnderlin, North DakotaEnderlin is a city in Cass and Ransom counties in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The population was 886 at the 2010 census. Enderlin was founded in 1891....
30.8% - Moorhead, MinnesotaMoorhead, MinnesotaMoorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, and the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The population was 38,065 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Clay County....
30.6% - Blanchardville, WisconsinBlanchardville, WisconsinBlanchardville is a village in Iowa and Lafayette Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 806 at the 2000 census.The Iowa County portion of Blanchardville is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
30.6% - Volga, South DakotaVolga, South DakotaVolga is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,768 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Volga is located at ....
30.3% - Lisbon, North DakotaLisbon, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,292 people, 948 households, and 571 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,019.7 people per square mile . There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of 452.4 per square mile...
30.2% - Pickerel Lake Township, MinnesotaPickerel Lake Township, MinnesotaPickerel Lake Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 746 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles , of which, 34.8 square miles of it is land and...
30.2% - Scobey, MontanaScobey, MontanaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 500 households, and 280 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,481.6 people per square mile . There were 611 housing units at an average density of 836.6 per square mile...
30.1% - Wiota, WisconsinWiota, WisconsinWiota is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 900 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Five Corners and Woodford are located in the town.-History:When lead miner, William S...
30.0% - Valley City, North DakotaValley City, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,826 people, 2,996 households, and 1,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,062.5 per square mile . There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 982.0 per square mile...
29.9% - Nedrose Township, North DakotaWard County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge *Hiddenwood National Wildlife Refuge *Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:...
29.8% - Galesville, WisconsinGalesville, WisconsinGalesville is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,481 at the 2010 census.Galesville is located where Beaver Creek flows into a wide area of the Mississippi River valley...
29.8% - Warren, MinnesotaWarren, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,678 people, 699 households, and 432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,174.1 people per square mile . There were 785 housing units at an average density of 549.3 per square mile...
29.7%
U.S. counties with high percentages of people of Norwegian ancestry
The 500 U.S. counties with the highest percentage of residents claiming Norwegian ancestry are (Those in bold are the largest in the state):- Divide County, North DakotaDivide County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 85* North Dakota Highway 5* North Dakota Highway 40* North Dakota Highway 42- Places of interest :Two petroglyphs are displayed at Writing Rock State Historical Site in Writing Rock Township.-Demographics:...
64.7% - Steele County, North DakotaSteele County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
62.0% - Traill County, North DakotaTraill County, North DakotaTraill County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The 2010 census listed the population at 8,121. Its county seat is Hillsboro, and its largest city is Mayville.-History:...
59.0% - Norman County, Minnesota 58.9%
- Griggs County, North DakotaGriggs County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 1* North Dakota Highway 45* North Dakota Highway 65* North Dakota Highway 200-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,754 people, 1,178 households, and 781 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile...
58.9% - Nelson County, North DakotaNelson County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stump Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
54.8% - Burke County, North DakotaBurke County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge *Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 2,242 people, 1,013 households, and 680 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.0 people per square mile...
53.1% - Pennington County, MinnesotaPennington County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 13,584 people, 5,525 households, and 3,552 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 6,033 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
50.6% - Williams County, North DakotaWilliams County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 2* U.S. Highway 85* North Dakota Highway 40* North Dakota Highway 50* North Dakota Highway 1804-National protected areas:* Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site * Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge...
48.2% - Lac qui Parle County, MinnesotaLac qui Parle County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,067 people, 3,316 households, and 2,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 3,774 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
47.9% - Eddy County, North DakotaEddy County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 281*North Dakota Highway 15*North Dakota Highway 20-Eddy County Road 14:Eddy County Road 14 is a north-south County Road in North Dakota...
47.4% - Marshall County, MinnesotaMarshall County, MinnesotaMarshall County is a county located in the U.S. State of Minnesota. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat is Warren.-Geography:...
46.9% - Bottineau County, North DakotaBottineau County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 83* North Dakota Highway 5* North Dakota Highway 14* North Dakota Highway 43* North Dakota Highway 60* North Dakota Highway 256-National protected areas:*J...
46.0% - Grant County, MinnesotaGrant County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,289 people, 2,534 households, and 1,740 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,098 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
43.8% - Polk County, MinnesotaPolk County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
43.3% - Clearwater County, MinnesotaClearwater County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
42.6% - Renville County, North DakotaRenville County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,610 people, 1,085 households, and 748 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,413 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
42.4% - Roseau County, MinnesotaRoseau County, MinnesotaRoseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. As of 2010, the population was 15,629. Its county seat is Roseau.-Geography:...
42.3% - Clay County, MinnesotaClay County, MinnesotaClay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 58,999. Its name is in honor of American statesman Henry Clay, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Its county seat is Moorhead...
42.2% - Barnes County, North DakotaBarnes County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
40.8% - Walsh County, North DakotaWalsh County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,389 people, 5,029 households, and 3,319 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 5,757 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
40.6% - Winnebago County, IowaWinnebago County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,866 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,194 housing units, of which 4,597 were occupied.-2000 census:...
40.3% - Trempealeau County, WisconsinTrempealeau County, WisconsinTrempealeau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 27,754. Its county seat is Whitehall.-History:Patches of woodland are all that remain of the brush and light forest that once covered the county...
39.9% - Pope County, MinnesotaPope County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 11,236 people, 4,513 households, and 3,064 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 5,827 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile...
39.7% - Chippewa County, MinnesotaChippewa County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 13,088 people, 5,361 households, and 3,597 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 5,855 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
39.4% - Ransom County, North DakotaRansom County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,890 people, 2,350 households, and 1,560 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 2,604 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
39.3% - Fillmore County, MinnesotaFillmore County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 21,122 people, 8,228 households, and 5,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 8,908 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
39.0% - Pierce County, North DakotaPierce County, North Dakota-National protected area:*Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,675 people, 1,964 households, and 1,276 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 2,269 housing units at an average density...
39.0% - Yellow Medicine County, MinnesotaYellow Medicine County, Minnesota-External links:***...
38.9% - Daniels County, MontanaDaniels County, Montana-Economy:The main source of income for Daniels County has been cattle and dryland wheat.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 892 households, and 561 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.4 people per square mile . There were 1,154 housing units...
37.6% - Worth County, IowaWorth County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,598 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,548 housing units, of which 3,172 were occupied.-2000 census:...
37.3% - Freeborn County, MinnesotaFreeborn County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
37.1% - Ramsey County, North DakotaRamsey County, North Dakota-National protected area:*Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge *Silver Lake National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,066 people, 4,957 households, and 3,187 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were...
37.1% - Cass County, North DakotaCass County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 123,138 people, 51,315 households, and 29,814 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were 53,790 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile...
36.9% - Mountrail County, North DakotaMountrail County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 2* North Dakota Highway 8* North Dakota Highway 23* North Dakota Highway 31* North Dakota Highway 1804-National protected areas:*Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge *Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
36.8% - Sargent County, North DakotaSargent County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge*Wild Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
36.5% - Vernon County, WisconsinVernon County, WisconsinVernon County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 29,324. Its county seat is Viroqua.-History:...
36.1% - McHenry County, North DakotaMcHenry County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Cottonwood Lake National Wildlife Refuge*J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge *Wintering River National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
35.6% - Kittson County, MinnesotaKittson County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,285 people, 2,167 households, and 1,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 2,719 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
35.4% - Sheridan County, MontanaSheridan County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,105 people, 1,741 households, and 1,140 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile . There were 2,167 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile...
35.1% - Marshall County, South DakotaMarshall County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,576 people, 1,844 households, and 1,252 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 2,562 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
35.1% - Grand Forks County, North DakotaGrand Forks County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
34.9% - McKenzie County, North DakotaMcKenzie County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 85* North Dakota Highway 22* North Dakota Highway 23* North Dakota Highway 58* North Dakota Highway 68* North Dakota Highway 73* North Dakota Highway 200* North Dakota Highway 1806-National protected areas:...
34.2% - Towner County, North DakotaTowner County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Brumba National Wildlife Refuge*Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge *Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Snyder Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
34.0% - Winneshiek County, IowaWinneshiek County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 21,056 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,721 housing units, of which 7,997 were occupied.-2000 census:...
33.9% - Red Lake County, Minnesota 33.9%
- Bowman County, North DakotaBowman County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 12* U.S. Highway 85* North Dakota Highway 67-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,242 people, 1,358 households, and 890 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,596 housing units at an average...
33.7% - Houston County, MinnesotaHouston County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 19,718 people, 7,633 households, and 5,411 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 8,168 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
33.4% - Swift County, MinnesotaSwift County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 11,956 people, 4,353 households, and 2,881 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 4,821 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
33.4% - Foster County, North DakotaFoster County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,759 people, 1,540 households, and 1,031 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² . There were 1,793 housing units at an average density of 1/km²...
33.4% - Otter Tail County, MinnesotaOtter Tail County, MinnesotaOtter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
32.9% - Wilkin County, MinnesotaWilkin County, Minnesota-External links:*...
32.2% - Deuel County, South DakotaDeuel County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,498 people, 1,843 households, and 1,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 2,172 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
31.8% - Ward County, North DakotaWard County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge *Hiddenwood National Wildlife Refuge *Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:...
30.3% - Day County, South DakotaDay County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,267 people, 2,586 households, and 1,688 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 3,618 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
30.3% - Harding County, South DakotaHarding County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,353 people, 525 households, and 352 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.5 people per square mile . There were 804 housing units at an average density of 0.3 per square mile...
30.2% - Jackson County, WisconsinJackson County, WisconsinJackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 19,886. Its county seat is Black River Falls. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853.-Geography:According to the U.S...
30.1% - Adams County, North DakotaAdams County, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,593 people, 1,121 households, and 725 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile . There were 1,416 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile...
30.0% - Cavalier County, North DakotaCavalier County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 1* North Dakota Highway 5* North Dakota Highway 20* North Dakota Highway 66-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,831 people, 2,017 households, and 1,361 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile...
30.0% - Richland County, North DakotaRichland County, North Dakota-History:Richland County wa formed in 1873. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, an early settler in the area.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,998 people, 6,885 households, and 4,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There...
29.5% - Richland County, North DakotaRichland County, North Dakota-History:Richland County wa formed in 1873. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, an early settler in the area.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,998 people, 6,885 households, and 4,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There...
29,5 - Becker County, MinnesotaBecker County, MinnesotaBecker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 32,504. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes. A portion of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.-History:...
28.7% - Dodge County, MinnesotaDodge County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 17,731 people, 6,420 households, and 4,853 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile . There were 6,642 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
28.6% - Kandiyohi County, MinnesotaKandiyohi County, MinnesotaKandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :...
28.6% - Pembina County, North DakotaPembina County, North DakotaPembina County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. At the time of the 2010 Census its population was 7,413. The county seat is Cavalier....
28.4% - Wells County, North DakotaWells County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,102 people, 2,215 households, and 1,453 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 2,643 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
28.4% - McLean County, North DakotaMcLean County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 83* North Dakota Highway 28* North Dakota Highway 37* North Dakota Highway 53* North Dakota Highway 41* North Dakota Highway 200* North Dakota Highway 1804-National protected areas:*Audubon National Wildlife Refuge...
27.2% - Douglas County, MinnesotaDouglas County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 32,821 people, 13,276 households, and 9,027 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile . There were 16,694 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
27.1% - Lake of the Woods County, MinnesotaLake of the Woods County, MinnesotaLake of the Woods County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 4,045. Its county seat is Baudette. The county contains the Northwest Angle, the northernmost point of the Lower 48 States, and includes the U.S. portion of Lake of the Woods, shared with...
27.0% - Benson County, North DakotaBenson County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 2* U.S. Highway 281* North Dakota Highway 19* North Dakota Highway 20* North Dakota Highway 57-National protected areas:*Pleasant Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Silver Lake National Wildlife Refuge...
26.8% - Mower County, MinnesotaMower County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 38,603 people, 15,582 households, and 10,315 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 16,251 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
25.8% - McCone County, MontanaMcCone County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 810 households, and 596 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile . There were 1,087 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile...
25.6% - Clark County, South DakotaClark County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,143 people, 1,598 households, and 1,110 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,880 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
25.6% - Brookings County, South Dakota 25.4%
- Dunn County, Wisconsin 25.4%
- LaMoure County, North DakotaLaMoure County, North DakotaLaMoure County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of 2010, the population was 4,139. Its county seat is LaMoure.-Geography:According to the U.S...
25.2% - Goodhue County, MinnesotaGoodhue County, MinnesotaGoodhue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 46,183. Its county seat is Red Wing. Nearly all of Prairie Island Indian Community is within the county.-History:...
25.0% - Kingsbury County, South DakotaKingsbury County, South DakotaKingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of...
25.0% - Codington County, South DakotaCodington County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 25,897 people, 10,357 households, and 6,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 11,324 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
24.8% - Buffalo County, WisconsinBuffalo County, WisconsinBuffalo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 13,804. Its county seat is Alma.-Geography:According to the U.S...
24.8% - Eau Claire County, WisconsinEau Claire County, WisconsinEau Claire County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population estimate was 98,736. Its county seat is Eau Claire....
24.6% - Stevens County, MinnesotaStevens County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 10,053 people, 3,751 households, and 2,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 4,074 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
24.5% - Valley County, MontanaValley County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,675 people, 3,150 households, and 2,129 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 4,847 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
24.5% - Hamlin County, South DakotaHamlin County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,540 people, 2,048 households, and 1,452 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 2,626 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
24.4% - Richland County, MontanaRichland County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,667 people, 3,878 households, and 2,652 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 4,557 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
24.2% - Lincoln County, South DakotaLincoln County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
24.1% - Barron County, Wisconsin 24.0%
- Faribault County, MinnesotaFaribault County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
23.9% - Koochiching County, MinnesotaKoochiching County, MinnesotaKoochiching County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 13,311. Its county seat is International Falls. A portion of the Bois Forte Indian Reservation is in the county. A small part of Voyageurs National Park extends into its northeast...
23.9% - Big Stone County, MinnesotaBig Stone County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,820 people, 2,377 households, and 1,611 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,171 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
23.8% - Slope County, North DakotaSlope County, North DakotaThere were 313 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone...
23.6% - La Crosse County, Wisconsin 23.2%
- St. Croix County, WisconsinSt. Croix County, WisconsinSt. Croix County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 84,345. Its county seat is Hudson. St. Croix County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is the fastest growing county in Wisconsin.-Geography:According to the U.S...
22.5% - Lake County, MinnesotaLake County, MinnesotaLake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 10,866. Its county seat is Two Harbors. Lake County was founded on February 20, 1855, as Superior County, though its name was changed on March 3, of that year to St. Louis County. On March 1, 1856, St...
22.4% - Hubbard County, MinnesotaHubbard County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
22.3% - Moody County, South DakotaMoody County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,595 people, 2,526 households, and 1,763 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 2,745 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
22.2% - Lake County, South DakotaLake County, South DakotaLake County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,200. Its county seat is Madison.-Geography:According to the U.S...
21.9% - Stutsman County, North DakotaStutsman County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge *Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
21.8% - Steele County, MinnesotaSteele County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
21.7% - Sweet Grass County, MontanaSweet Grass County, Montana-National protected areas:*Custer National Forest *Gallatin National Forest *Lewis and Clark National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,609 people, 1,476 households, and 987 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile...
21.7% - Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
21.4% - Campbell County, South DakotaCampbell County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,782 people, 725 households, and 508 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 962 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 99.33% White, 0.34%...
21.4% - Perkins County, South DakotaPerkins County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,363 people, 1,429 households, and 937 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.2 people per square mile . There were 1,854 housing units at an average density of 0.6 per square mile...
21.4% - Polk County, Wisconsin 21.3%
- Phillips County, MontanaPhillips County, Montana-National protected areas:* Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge* Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge * Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge* UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge* Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument -Demographics:...
21.2% - Roberts County, South DakotaRoberts County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 10,016 people, 3,683 households, and 2,618 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile . There were 4,734 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
21.2% - Beltrami County, MinnesotaBeltrami County, MinnesotaBeltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 44,442. Its county seat is Bemidji. Portions of the Leech Lake and Red Lake Indian reservations are in the county. The northernmost portion of the Mississippi River flows...
21.1% - Mahnomen County, MinnesotaMahnomen County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile . There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
21.0% - Watonwan County, MinnesotaWatonwan County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 11,876 people, 4,627 households, and 3,141 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 5,036 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
21.0% - Grant County, South DakotaGrant County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,847 people, 3,116 households, and 2,156 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,456 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
20.8% - Allamakee County, IowaAllamakee County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,330 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,617 housing units, of which 5,845 were occupied.-2000 census:...
20.2% - Cottonwood County, MinnesotaCottonwood County, MinnesotaCottonwood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 11,687. Its county seat is Windom.-History:...
20.1% - Kidder County, North DakotaKidder County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Hutchinson Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Lake George National Wildlife Refuge*Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Slade National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
20.1% - Emmet County, IowaEmmet County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.-2000 census:...
20.0% - Rock County, MinnesotaRock County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 9,721 people, 3,843 households, and 2,705 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 4,137 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile...
20.0% - Cook County, MinnesotaCook County, MinnesotaNorthern Minnesota offers extreme winter weather. While the averages are low, the extremes provide more details. A third of the year is below freezing . Of those days, 21 are below zero degrees Fahrenheit .-External links:...
19.8% - Renville County, MinnesotaRenville County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
19.7% - Dawson County, MontanaDawson County, Montana-Economy:Dawson County is known for its dryland grain, coal mines and gas and oil wells. There are 522 current farms and ranches, and 296 commercial businesses.-Demographics:...
19.6% - Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
19.6% - Humboldt County, IowaHumboldt County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,815 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,684 housing units, of which 4,209 were occupied.-2000 census:...
19.5% - Minnehaha County, South DakotaMinnehaha County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 148,281 people, 57,996 households, and 37,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 60,237 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile...
19.5% - Pierce County, WisconsinPierce County, WisconsinPierce County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 41,019. Its county seat is Ellsworth. Pierce County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area .-Geography:...
19.2% - Lincoln County, MinnesotaLincoln County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,429 people, 2,653 households, and 1,785 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
19.1% - Haakon County, South DakotaHaakon County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,196 people, 870 households, and 620 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile . There were 1,002 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 96.40% White,...
19.1% - Howard County, IowaHoward County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,566 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,367 housing units, of which 3,944 were occupied.-2000 census:...
18.9% - Iowa County, WisconsinIowa County, WisconsinIowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 22,780. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville.Iowa County is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
18.9% - Wright County, IowaWright County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,229 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,529 housing units, of which 5,625 were occupied.-2000 census:...
18.7% - Burleigh County, North DakotaBurleigh County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Canfield Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Florence Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:...
18.7% - Olmsted County, MinnesotaOlmsted County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 124,277 people, 47,807 households, and 32,317 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 49,422 housing units at an average density of 76 per square mile...
18.6% - Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
18.6% - Sanborn County, South DakotaSanborn County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
18.6% - Mitchell County, IowaMitchell County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,776 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,850 housing units, of which 4,395 were occupied.-2000 census:According to the U.S...
18.5% - Lyon County, MinnesotaLyon County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 25,425 people, 9,715 households, and 6,334 families residing in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile . There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
18.5% - Chippewa County, WisconsinChippewa County, WisconsinChippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
18.5% - Crow Wing County, MinnesotaCrow Wing County, MinnesotaCrow Wing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 62,500. Its county seat is Brainerd.-Geography:...
18.3% - Dunn County, North DakotaDunn County, North Dakota-Major highways:*North Dakota Highway 8*North Dakota Highway 22*North Dakota Highway 200-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,600 people, 1,378 households, and 986 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,965 housing units...
18.3% - Miner County, South DakotaMiner County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,884 people, 1,212 households, and 789 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,408 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
18.2% - Lafayette County, WisconsinLafayette County, WisconsinLafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,137. Its county seat is Darlington.-Geography:According to the U.S...
17.9% - Hamilton County, IowaHamilton County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,673 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,219 housing units, of which 6,540 were occupied.-2000 census:...
17.8% - Anoka County, MinnesotaAnoka County, MinnesotaAnoka County is the fourth-most populous county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county is bordered by the counties of Isanti on the north, Chisago and Washington on the east, Hennepin and Ramsey on the south, Sherburne on the west, and the Mississippi River on the southwest.As of 2010, Anoka...
17.4% - Waseca County, MinnesotaWaseca County, Minnesota-External links:**...
17.4% - Turner County, South DakotaTurner County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
17.4% - Dickey County, North DakotaDickey County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 281* North Dakota Highway 1* North Dakota Highway 11* North Dakota Highway 56-National protected areas:*Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Maple River National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
17.2% - Pipestone County, MinnesotaPipestone County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 9,895 people, 4,069 households, and 2,726 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile . There were 4,434 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
17.1% - Wibaux County, MontanaWibaux County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,068 people, 421 households, and 287 families residing in the county. The population density was less than 1 person per square mile . There were 587 housing units at an average density of less than 1/sq mi...
17.1% - Green County, WisconsinGreen County, WisconsinGreen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 33,647. Its county seat is Monroe.-Geography:According to the U.S...
17.1% - Rice County, MinnesotaRice County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 56,665 people, 18,888 households, and 13,353 families residing in the county. The population density was 114 people per square mile . There were 20,061 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
17.0% - Golden Valley County, North DakotaGolden Valley County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,924 people, 761 households, and 506 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.92 people per square mile . There were 973 housing units at an average density of 0.97 per square mile...
17.0% - Hancock County, IowaHancock County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.-2000 census:...
16.9% - Sherburne County, MinnesotaSherburne County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
16.9% - Winona County, MinnesotaWinona County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 49,985 people, 18,744 households, and 11,696 families residing in the county. The population density was 80 people per square mile . There were 19,551 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
16.8% - Mille Lacs County, MinnesotaMille Lacs County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 22,330 people, 8,638 households, and 6,003 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 10,467 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
16.7% - Redwood County, MinnesotaRedwood County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 16,815 people, 6,674 households, and 4,524 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 7,230 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
16.7% - Clay County, South Dakota 16.7%
- Blue Earth County, MinnesotaBlue Earth County, MinnesotaBlue Earth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 64,013. Its county seat is Mankato.Blue Earth County is part of the Mankato–North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
16.6% - Cass County, MinnesotaCass County, MinnesotaCass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
16.6% - Isanti County, MinnesotaIsanti County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2010, there were 37,816 people, 14,331 households, and 8,415 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
16.6% - Jackson County, MinnesotaJackson County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 11,268 people, 4,556 households, and 3,116 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 5,092 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
16.6% - Oliver County, North DakotaOliver County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,065 people, 791 households, and 604 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² . There were 903 housing units at an average density of 0/km²...
16.5% - Cerro Gordo County, IowaCerro Gordo County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 44,151 in the county, with a population density of . There were 22,163 housing units, of which 19,350 were occupied.-2000 census:...
16.4% - Sheridan County, North DakotaSheridan County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,710 people, 731 households, and 515 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 924 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
16.3% - Murray County, MinnesotaMurray County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 9,165 people, 3,722 households, and 2,601 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 4,357 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
16.2% - St. Louis County, MinnesotaSt. Louis County, MinnesotaSt. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 200,226. Its county seat is Duluth. It is the largest county by total area in Minnesota, and the second largest in the United States east of the Mississippi River; in land area alone, after Aroostook...
16.1% - Pepin County, Wisconsin 16.1%
- Dakota County, MinnesotaDakota County, MinnesotaDakota County is the third most populous county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county is bordered by the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers on the north, and the state of Wisconsin on the east. Dakota County comprises the southeast portion of seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul, the thirteenth...
16.0% - Kanabec County, Minnesota 16.0%
- Nicollet County, MinnesotaNicollet County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 29,771 people, 10,642 households, and 7,311 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 11,240 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
16.0% - Burnett County, Wisconsin 15.9%
- Aitkin County, MinnesotaAitkin County, MinnesotaAitkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population is 16,202. Its county seat is Aitkin. A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in the county.-History:...
15.7% - Union County, South DakotaUnion County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 12,584 people, 4,927 households, and 3,517 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 5,345 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
15.7% - Carlton County, MinnesotaCarlton County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,671 people, 12,064 households, and 8,408 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 13,721 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
15.6% - Carter County, MontanaCarter County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,360 people, 543 households, and 382 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
15.6% - Scott County, MinnesotaScott County, MinnesotaScott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was organized in 1853 and named in honor of General Winfield Scott. As of 2010, the population was 129,928. Its county seat is Shakopee...
15.5% - Brown County, South Dakota 15.5%
- Itasca County, MinnesotaItasca County, MinnesotaItasca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is named after Lake Itasca, which is in turn a shortened version the Latin words veritas caput, meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River. As of 2010, the population was 45,058. Its county seat...
15.4% - Wadena County, MinnesotaWadena County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 13,713 people, 5,426 households, and 3,608 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,334 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
15.4% - Crawford County, Wisconsin 15.4%
- Douglas County, Wisconsin 15.2%
- Carver County, MinnesotaCarver County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 70,205 people, 24,356 households, and 18,778 families residing in the county. The population density was 197 people per square mile . There were 24,883 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
15.1% - Wright County, MinnesotaWright County, MinnesotaWright County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1855. As of 2010, the population was 124,700. Its county seat is Buffalo.-History:...
14.9% - Pondera County, MontanaPondera County, Montana-National protected area:*Lewis and Clark National Forest *Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Area -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,424 people, 2,410 households, and 1,740 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 2,834...
14.9% - Hill County, MontanaHill County, Montana-National protected areas:*Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge*Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 16,673 people, 6,457 households, and 4,255 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were...
14.8% - Monroe County, WisconsinMonroe County, WisconsinMonroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 40,899. Its county seat is Sparta.-Geography:According to the U.S...
14.8% - Hennepin County, MinnesotaHennepin County, MinnesotaHennepin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century explorer Father Louis Hennepin. As of 2010 the population was 1,152,425. Its county seat is Minneapolis. It is by far the most populous county in Minnesota; more than one in five Minnesotans live...
14.7% - Martin County, MinnesotaMartin County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 21,802 people, 9,067 households, and 6,047 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile . There were 9,800 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
14.7% - Hettinger County, North DakotaHettinger County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 8* North Dakota Highway 21* North Dakota Highway 22-Demographics:As of the 2000 Census, there were 2,715 people, 1,152 households, and 778 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile . There were 1,419 housing units...
14.6% - Rock County, WisconsinRock County, Wisconsin-Unincorporated communities:-Further reading:* . Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908....
14.6% - Meeker County, MinnesotaMeeker County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 22,644 people, 8,590 households, and 6,133 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 9,821 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
14.4% - Teton County, MontanaTeton County, Montana-National protected area:*Lewis and Clark National Forest *Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Area -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,445 people, 2,538 households, and 1,761 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,910...
14.4% - Chisago County, Minnesota 14.3%
- Washington County, MinnesotaWashington County, MinnesotaWashington County is a county established in 1849 in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 238,136. Its county seat is Stillwater.-History:...
14.3% - Treasure County, MontanaTreasure County, Montana- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 861 people, 357 households, and 242 families residing in the county. The population density was - Demographics :...
14.3% - Mercer County, North DakotaMercer County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 31* North Dakota Highway 48* North Dakota Highway 49* North Dakota Highway 200* North Dakota Highway 1806-Demographics:...
14.3% - Yankton County, South DakotaYankton County, South DakotaYankton County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,438. It's county seat is Yankton.Yankton County is the only county in the Yankton Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
14.3% - Traverse County, MinnesotaTraverse County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,134 people, 1,717 households, and 1,129 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 2,199 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
14.2% - Morton County, North DakotaMorton County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 25,303 people, 9,889 households, and 6,932 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 10,587 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
14.2% - Petroleum County, MontanaPetroleum County, Montana-National protected areas:*Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge *War Horse National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 493 people, 211 households and 136 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.29 per square mile . There were 292 housing units...
14.0% - Stark County, North DakotaStark County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 22,636 people, 8,932 households, and 5,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 9,722 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
13.9% - Washburn County, WisconsinWashburn County, WisconsinWashburn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,036. Its county seat is Shell Lake.-Geography:According to the U.S...
13,9% - Meagher County, MontanaMeagher County, Montana-National protected areas:*Gallatin National Forest *Helena National Forest *Lewis and Clark National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,932 people, 803 households, and 529 families residing in the county...
13.8% - Wabasha County, MinnesotaWabasha County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 21,610 people, 8,277 households, and 5,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 9,066 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
13.6% - Prairie County, MontanaPrairie County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,199 people, 537 households, and 354 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
13.6% - Hughes County, South DakotaHughes County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 16,481 people, 6,512 households, and 4,310 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 7,055 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
13.6% - Jones County, South DakotaJones County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,193 people, 509 households, and 327 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile . There were 614 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
13.6% - Dane County, WisconsinDane County, WisconsinAs of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
13.6% - Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area, AlaskaWrangell-Petersburg Census Area, AlaskaPetersburg Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest community is Petersburg. The population was 6,684 at the 2000 census, at which time it was named the Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area...
13.5% - Beadle County, South DakotaBeadle County, South DakotaBeadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
13.5% - Billings County, North DakotaBillings County, North Dakota-National protected areas:* Little Missouri National Grassland * Theodore Roosevelt National Park -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 888 people, 366 households, and 255 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.79 people per square mile . There were 529 housing...
13.4% - Palo Alto County, Iowa 13.3%
- Roosevelt County, MontanaRoosevelt County, Montana-National protected areas:* Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site * Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,620 people, 3,581 households, and 2,614 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile...
13.3% - Bayfield County, Wisconsin 13.3%
- Todd County, MinnesotaTodd County, Minnesota-External links:*...
13.1% - Custer County, MontanaCuster County, Montana-Economy:The main source of income for Custer County has largely come from cattle ranching and dryland farming. Miles City serves as the center of commerce in an area extending for 100 miles in every direction...
13.1% - Hyde County, South DakotaHyde County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,671 people, 679 households, and 456 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 769 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
13.0% - Pine County, MinnesotaPine County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 26,530 people, 9,939 households, and 6,917 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 15,353 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
12.8% - Fergus County, MontanaFergus County, Montana-National protected areas:* Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge * Lewis and Clark National Forest * Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument -Demographics:...
12.8% - Richland County, Wisconsin 12.6%
- Lawrence County, South DakotaLawrence County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 21,802 people, 8,881 households, and 5,559 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 10,427 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
12.4% - Columbia County, WisconsinColumbia County, Wisconsin-Unincorporated communities:*Anacker*Belle Fountain*Durwards Glen*East Friesland*Harmony Grove*Ingle*Keyeser*Lake Wisconsin*Leeds*Lowville*Marcellon*North Leeds*Okee*Otsego-External links:***...
12.3% - Story County, IowaStory County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 89,542 in the county, with a population density of . There were 36,789 housing units, of which 34,736 were occupied.-2000 census:...
12.1% - Brown County, MinnesotaBrown County, MinnesotaBrown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 25,893. Its county seat is New Ulm.-Geography:...
12.1% - Stillwater County, MontanaStillwater County, Montana-National protected areas:*Custer National Forest *Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge*Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
12.1% - Judith Basin County, MontanaJudith Basin County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,329 people, 951 households, and 661 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
11.9% - Butte County, South DakotaButte County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 9,094 people, 3,516 households, and 2,468 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 4,059 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
11.9% - Davison County, South DakotaDavison County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 18,741 people, 7,585 households, and 4,770 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile . There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile...
11.8% - Stearns County, MinnesotaStearns County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 133,166 people, 47,604 households, and 32,132 families residing in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile . There were 50,291 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
11.7% - Chouteau County, MontanaChouteau County, Montana-National protected areas:* Lewis and Clark National Forest * Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument -Economy:Chouteau County is the largest winter wheat producer for the state of Montana...
11.7% - Lyman County, South DakotaLyman County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,895 people, 1,400 households, and 1,009 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,636 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
11.7% - Stanley County, South DakotaStanley County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,772 people, 1,111 households, and 775 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
11.7% - Wheatland County, MontanaWheatland County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,259 people, 853 households, and 540 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,154 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
11.6% - Yellowstone County, MontanaYellowstone County, Montana-National protected areas:* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Pompeys Pillar National Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 129,352 people, 52,084 households, and 34,219 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were...
11.5% - McLeod County, MinnesotaMcLeod County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 34,898 people, 13,449 households, and 9,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 14,087 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
11.3% - Meade County, South DakotaMeade County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 24,253 people, 8,805 households, and 6,700 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 10,149 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
11.3% - Dickinson County, IowaDickinson County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.-2000 census:...
11.2% - Le Sueur County, MinnesotaLe Sueur County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 25,426 people, 9,630 households, and 6,923 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 10,858 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
11.2% - Jerauld County, South DakotaJerauld County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,295 people, 987 households, and 651 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 99.00% White,...
11.2% - Benton County, MinnesotaBenton County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 34,226 people, 13,065 households, and 8,518 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 13,460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
11.0% - Cascade County, MontanaCascade County, Montana-National protected areas:*Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Lewis and Clark National Forest -Economy:Malmstrom Air Force Base is a driving force in the regional economy...
11.0% - Pennington County, South DakotaPennington County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 88,565 people, 34,641 households, and 23,278 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 37,249 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
11.0% - Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1849. As of 2010, the population was 508,640. Its county seat is St. Paul, which is also Minnesota's state capital. The county is named for Alexander Ramsey , the first governor of the Minnesota Territory...
10.9% - Flathead County, MontanaFlathead County, Montana-National protected areas:* Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail * Flathead National Forest * Glacier National Park * Kootenai National Forest * Lolo National Forest * Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
10.9% - Fayette County, IowaFayette County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.-2000 census:...
10.8% - McCook County, South DakotaMcCook County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,832 people, 2,204 households, and 1,558 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 2,383 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
10.7% - Wahkiakum County, Washington 10.7%
- Rusk County, WisconsinRusk County, WisconsinRusk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 15,347. Its county seat is Ladysmith. Founded in 1901, Rusk County was originally named "Gates" County. It was formed out of the northern portion of Chippewa County....
10.6% - Hardin County, IowaHardin County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,534 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,224 housing units, of which 7,296 were occupied.-2000 census:...
10.5% - Waupaca County, WisconsinWaupaca County, Wisconsin-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 51,731 people, 19,863 households, and 13,884 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 22,508 housing units at an average density of...
10.5% - Lewis and Clark County, MontanaLewis and Clark County, Montana-National protected areas:* Flathead National Forest * Helena National Forest * Lewis and Clark National Forest * Lolo National Forest * Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Area -Demographics:...
10.4% - Fall River County, South DakotaFall River County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,453 people, 3,127 households, and 1,976 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 3,812 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
10.4% - Juneau County, WisconsinJuneau County, WisconsinJuneau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the population was 24,316. Its county seat is Mauston. It should not, however, be confused with the city of Juneau, Wisconsin, to which it has no connection.-Geography:...
10.4% - Webster County, IowaWebster County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 38,013 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,035 housing units, of which 15,580 were occupied.-2000 census:...
10.3% - Grant County, North DakotaGrant County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 21* North Dakota Highway 31* North Dakota Highway 49-National protected areas:*Cedar River National Grassland *Pretty Rock National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
10.3% - Brule County, South DakotaBrule County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,364 people, 1,998 households, and 1,328 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 2,272 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
10.3% - Kossuth County, IowaKossuth County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,543 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,486 housing units, of which 6,697 were occupied.-2000 census:...
10.1% - Nobles County, MinnesotaNobles County, MinnesotaNobles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 21,378. Its county seat is Worthington.-Geography:...
10.1% - Rolette County, North DakotaRolette County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Lords Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Rabb Lake National Wildlife Refuge*School Section Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Willow Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
10.1% - Park County, MontanaPark County, MontanaPark Counties in Montana and Wyoming are among the very few pairs of counties in the United States with the same name to border each other across state lines.-National protected areas:* Custer National Forest * Gallatin National Forest...
10.0% - Walworth County, South DakotaWalworth County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,506 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 3,144 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
10.0% - Clay County, IowaClay County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,062 housing units, of which 7,282 were occupied.-2000 census:...
9.9% - Adams County, WisconsinAdams County, WisconsinAdams County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Sources differ as to whether its name is in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams, or his son, the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. As of 2000, the population of Adams County was 18,643. Its county seat is...
9.8% - Chickasaw County, IowaChickasaw County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,439 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,679 housing units, of which 5,204 were occupied.-2000 census:...
9.7% - Logan County, North DakotaLogan County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 3* North Dakota Highway 13* North Dakota Highway 30* North Dakota Highway 34* North Dakota Highway 56-Demographics:...
9.7% - Ashland County, Wisconsin 9.6%
- Door County, WisconsinDoor County, WisconsinDoor County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 27,961. Its county seat is Sturgeon Bay. Door County is a popular vacation and tourist destination, especially for residents of Wisconsin and Illinois....
9.6% - Kalawao County, HawaiiKalawao County, Hawaii-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 147 people, 115 households, and 21 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 172 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
9.5% - Morrison County, MinnesotaMorrison County, Minnesota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 31,712 people, 11,816 households, and 8,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile . There were 13,870 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
9.5% - Gallatin County, MontanaGallatin County, Montana-National protected areas:* Gallatin National Forest * Yellowstone National Park -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 67,831 people, 26,323 households, and 16,188 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 29,489 housing units...
9.5% - Blaine County, MontanaBlaine County, Montana-National protected areas:* Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument -Economy:The main industry in Blaine County is Agriculture...
9.4% - Monona County, IowaMonona County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,243 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,697 housing units, of which 4,050 were occupied.-2000 census:...
9.3% - Lincoln County, MontanaLincoln County, Montana-National protected areas:* Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail *Flathead National Forest *Kaniksu National Forest *Kootenai National Forest -Demographics:...
9.3% - Carbon County, MontanaCarbon County, Montana-National protected areas:* Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area * Custer National Forest * Gallatin National Forest -Economy:During the early history of Carbon County, coal mining was the predominant industry...
9.2% - Missoula County, MontanaMissoula County, Montana-National protected areas:*Bitterroot National Forest *Flathead National Forest *Lolo National Forest *Rattlesnake National Recreation Area-Demographics:...
9.2% - Grundy County, Illinois 9.1%
- Spink County, South DakotaSpink County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,454 people, 2,847 households, and 1,933 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 3,352 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
9.1% - Skagit County, WashingtonSkagit County, WashingtonSkagit County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2010, the population was 116,901. It is included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area...
9.1% - Garfield County, MontanaGarfield County, Montana-Politics:Garfield County is a solidly Republican county. It might be the most Republican county in Montana and one of the most Republican in the nation....
9.0% - Sawyer County, WisconsinSawyer County, WisconsinSawyer County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 16,196. Its county seat is Hayward.-History:The county is named for Philetus Sawyer, who represented Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 19th century.-Geography:According to...
9.0% - Clayton County, IowaClayton County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,129 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,999 housing units, of which 7,599 were occupied.-2000 census:...
8.8% - Snohomish County, WashingtonSnohomish County, WashingtonSnohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
8.8% - Ketchikan Gateway Census Area, Alaska 8.7%
- Beaverhead County, MontanaBeaverhead County, Montana-National protected areas:* Beaverhead National Forest * Big Hole National Battlefield* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge-History:...
8.7% - Broadwater County, MontanaBroadwater County, Montana-Economy:Agriculture is one of the primary industries in Broadwater County. RY Timber and Wheat Montana Bakery were the largest private employers according to the 2000 Census.-Demographics:...
8.7% - Lyon County, IowaLyon County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,581 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,848 housing units, of which 4,442 were occupied.-2000 census:...
8.6% - Sibley County, MinnesotaSibley County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
8.5% - Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
8.5% - Jefferson County, MontanaJefferson County, Montana-National protected areas:*Deerlodge National Forest *Helena National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,049 people, 3,747 households, and 2,847 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 4,199 housing units at an...
8.3% - Sauk County, WisconsinSauk County, WisconsinSauk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,225. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo. Sauk County is included in the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area and in the Madison Combined Statistical Area....
8.3% - Franklin County, IowaFranklin County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,680 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,894 housing units, of which 4,332 were occupied.-2000 census:...
8.2% - Sully County, South DakotaSully County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,556 people, 630 households, and 442 families residing in the County. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 844 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
8.2% - Rosebud County, MontanaRosebud County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,383 people, 3,307 households, and 2,417 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 3,912 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
8.1% - Jefferson County, WisconsinJefferson County, WisconsinJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 74,021. Its county seat is Jefferson.-Geography:According to the U.S...
8.1% - Golden Valley County, MontanaGolden Valley County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,042 people, 365 households, and 263 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
8.0% - Clark County, Wisconsin 8.0%
- Price County, WisconsinPrice County, WisconsinPrice County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 15,822. Its county seat is Phillips.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water...
8.0% - Mineral County, MontanaMineral County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,884 people, 1,584 households, and 1,067 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
7.9% - Custer County, South DakotaCuster County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,275 people, 2,970 households, and 2,067 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 3,624 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
7.9% - Edmunds County, South DakotaEdmunds County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,367 people, 1,681 households, and 1,210 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 2,022 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
7.9% - Madison County, MontanaMadison County, Montana-National protected areas:*Beaverhead National Forest *Deerlodge National Forest *Gallatin National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,851 people, 2,956 households, and 1,921 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile...
7.8% - Hand County, South DakotaHand County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,741 people, 1,543 households, and 1,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,840 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
7.8% - Potter County, South DakotaPotter County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,693 people, 1,145 households, and 767 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,760 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
7.8% - Wood County, Wisconsin 7.8%
- Boone County, IowaBoone County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,306 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,756 housing units, of which 10,728 were occupied.-2000 census:...
7.7% - Floyd County, IowaFloyd County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,303 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,526 housing units, of which 6,886 were occupied.-2000 census:...
7.6% - Ziebach County, South DakotaZiebach County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
7.6% - Jefferson County, WashingtonJefferson County, WashingtonJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Thomas Jefferson. As of 2010, the population was 29,872. The county seat is at Port Townsend, which is also the county's only incorporated city....
7.6% - Marshall County, IowaMarshall County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 40,648 in the county, with a population density of . There were 16,831 housing units, of which 15,538 were occupied.-2000 census:...
7.4% - Pocahontas County, IowaPocahontas County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,310 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,794 housing units, of which 3,233 were occupied.-2000 census:...
7.4% - Granite County, MontanaGranite County, Montana-National protected areas:*Deerlodge National Forest *Lolo National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,830 people, 1,200 households, and 784 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 2,074 housing units at an average...
7.4% - Powder River County, MontanaPowder River County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,858 people, 737 households, and 524 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
7.4% - Bristol Bay Borough, AlaskaBristol Bay Borough, AlaskaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,258 people, 490 households, and 300 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 979 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
7.3% - Aurora County, South DakotaAurora County, South DakotaAurora County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population is 2,710. It's county seat is Plankinton.-History:...
7.3% - Kitsap County, WashingtonKitsap County, WashingtonKitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2011 state estimate, its population was 253,900. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton....
7.2% - Taylor County, WisconsinTaylor County, WisconsinTaylor County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 20,689. Its county seat is Medford.-History:The earliest recorded event in Taylor county probably occurred in 1661, when Wisconsin was part of New France...
7.2% - Powell County, MontanaPowell County, Montana-National protected areas:* Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest * Flathead National Forest * Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site* Helena National Forest * Lolo National Forest * Bob Marshall Wilderness Area...
7.1% - Charles Mix County, South Dakota 7.1%
- Whatcom County, WashingtonWhatcom County, WashingtonWhatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water." As of 2010, the population was 201,140. The county seat is at Bellingham, which is also the county's largest city...
7.1% - Whitman County, WashingtonWhitman County, WashingtonWhitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,776, with the majority living in its largest city, Pullman, home to Washington State University, the state's land-grant university. The county seat is at Colfax.Whitman County was...
7.1% - Grant County, WisconsinGrant County, WisconsinGrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 49,597. Its county seat is Lancaster. Estimates for 2008 show a population of 49,238...
7.1% - Lincoln County, WisconsinLincoln County, WisconsinLincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 29,641. Its county seat is Merrill.-Geography:According to the U.S...
7.1% - Oneida County, WisconsinOneida County, WisconsinOneida County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 36,776. Its county seat is Rhinelander.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,236 square miles , of which 1,124 square miles is land and 111 square...
7.1% - Portage County, WisconsinPortage County, WisconsinPortage County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 67,182. Its county seat is Stevens Point. The United States Census Bureau's Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Portage County.-Geography:...
7.0% - Deer Lodge County, MontanaDeer Lodge County, Montana-National protected areas:*Beaverhead National Forest *Deerlodge National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,417 people, 3,995 households, and 2,524 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 4,958 housing units at an...
6.9% - Clatsop County, OregonClatsop County, OregonClatsop County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is named for the Clatsop tribe of Native Americans, who lived along the coast of the Pacific Ocean prior to European settlement. As of 2010, the population was 37,039. The county seat is Astoria.-Economy:The principal...
6.8% - Faulk County, South DakotaFaulk County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,640 people, 1,014 households, and 708 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,235 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
6.8% - Mason County, Washington 6.8%
- Campbell County, Wyoming 6.8%
- Kendall County, IllinoisKendall County, IllinoisKendall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 114,736, which is an increase of 110% from 54,544 in 2000. It was the fastest-growing county in the United States between the years 2000 and...
6.7% - Bremer County, Iowa 6.7%
- Ravalli County, MontanaRavalli County, Montana-National protected areas:*Bitterroot National Forest *Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge*Lolo National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000 , there were 36,070 people, 14,289 households, and 10,188 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile...
6.7% - Cowlitz County, WashingtonCowlitz County, WashingtonCowlitz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census its population was 102,410. It forms the Longview, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. The county seat is at Kelso, and its largest city is Longview...
6.7% - Kittitas County, Washington 6.7%
- Island County, WashingtonIsland County, WashingtonIsland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. In 2010 census, its population was 78,506. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor....
6.6% - Spokane County, WashingtonSpokane County, WashingtonSpokane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after the Spokane tribe. As of the 2010 census the population was 471,221, making it the fourth most populous county in Washington state. The largest city and county seat is Spokane, the second largest city in the state,...
6.6% - Sitka, Alaska 6.5%
- Pierce County, WashingtonPierce County, Washingtonright|thumb|[[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]] - Seat of Pierce CountyPierce County is the second most populous county in the U.S. state of Washington. Formed out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory...
6.5% - Walworth County, WisconsinWalworth County, WisconsinWalworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 102,228. Its county seat is Elkhorn.-Geography:According to the U.S...
6.5% - Haines, AlaskaHaines, AlaskaHaines is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population of the area was 1,811. Haines was formerly a city but no longer has a municipal government...
6.4% - Woodbury County, IowaWoodbury County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 102,172 in the county, with a population density of . There were 41,454 housing units, of which 39,052 were occupied.-2000 census:...
6.4% - Boundary County, IdahoBoundary County, IdahoBoundary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 Census the county had a population of 10,972. The county seat and largest city is Bonners Ferry....
6.3% - Latah County, IdahoLatah County, IdahoLatah County is a county located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Idaho. The population was 37,244 at the 2010 census. The county seat and largest city is Moscow, which is the home of the University of Idaho, the state's flagship and land-grant university...
6.3% - Lake County, MontanaLake County, Montana-National protected areas:*Flathead National Forest *National Bison Range *Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge*Pablo National Wildlife Refuge*Swan River National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
6.3% - Dixon County, NebraskaDixon County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,339 people, 2,413 households, and 1,705 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 2,673 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
6.3% - Marquette County, WisconsinMarquette County, WisconsinMarquette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 15,832. Its county seat is Montello.-Geography:...
6.3% - Sheridan County, Wyoming 6.3%
- Buena Vista County, IowaBuena Vista County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,260 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,237 housing units, of which 7,522 were occupied.-2000 census:...
6.2% - Gregory County, South DakotaGregory County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,792 people, 2,022 households, and 1,290 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 2,405 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
6.2% - Grays Harbor County, WashingtonGrays Harbor County, WashingtonGrays Harbor County is a county in the state of Washington, in the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 72,797. The county seat is at Montesano, and its largest city is Aberdeen. The county is named after a large estuarine bay near its southwestern corner...
6.2% - Sanders County, MontanaSanders County, MontanaSanders County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 11,413. Its county seat is Thompson Falls.-Geography:According to the U.S...
6.1% - Clallam County, Washington 6.1%
- San Juan County, Washington 6.1%
- Kootenai County, IdahoKootenai County, IdahoKootenai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was established in 1864, named after Kootenai tribe. The entire county comprises the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 138,494 at the 2010 census...
6.0% - King County, WashingtonKing County, WashingtonKing County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
6.0% - Waushara County, Wisconsin 6.0%
- Shoshone County, IdahoShoshone County, IdahoShoshone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was established in 1864, named for the Native American Shoshone tribe. The population was 12,765 at the 2010 census. Shoshone County is commonly referred to as the Silver Valley, due to its century-old mining history...
5.9% - Boone County, NebraskaBoone County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,259 people, 2,454 households, and 1,700 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile . There were 2,733 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
5.9% - Emmons County, North DakotaEmmons County, North Dakota-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 83*North Dakota Highway 11*North Dakota Highway 13*North Dakota Highway 34*North Dakota Highway 1804-National protected areas:*Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Springwater National Wildlife Refuge...
5.9% - Hanson County, South DakotaHanson County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,139 people, 1,115 households, and 848 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 1,218 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
5.9% - Hot Springs County, Wyoming 5.9%
- Black Hawk County, IowaBlack Hawk County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 131,090 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,887 housing units, of which 52,470 were occupied.-2000 census:...
5.8% - Marathon County, WisconsinMarathon County, WisconsinMarathon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, WI, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 134,063. Its county seat is Wausau.-Geography:...
5.8% - Juneau City, Alaska 5.7%
- Thurston County, Washington 5.7%
- Tripp County, South DakotaTripp County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,430 people, 2,550 households, and 1,721 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
5.6% - Racine County, Wisconsin 5.6%
- Cherokee County, IowaCherokee County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,072 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,777 housing units, of which 5,207 were occupied.-2000 census:...
5.5% - Columbia County, OregonColumbia County, OregonColumbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named for the Columbia River, which forms its eastern and northern borders. As of 2010, its population was 49,351. The county seat is St. Helens.-Economy:...
5.5% - Pend Oreille County, Washington 5.5%
- Waukesha County, WisconsinWaukesha County, WisconsinWaukesha County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2008, the population was 380,629. Its county seat is Waukesha.-History:The part of Wisconsin that Waukesha County now occupies was a part of Michigan when Milwaukee County was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the...
5.5% - Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska 5.4%
- Nez Perce, Idaho 5.4%
- DeKalb County, IllinoisDeKalb County, IllinoisDeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 105,160, which is an increase of 18.2% from 88,969 in 2000. Its county seat is Sycamore. DeKalb County is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area.-History:DeKalb County...
5.4% - Silver Bow County, MontanaSilver Bow County, Montana-National protected areas:*Beaverhead National Forest *Deerlodge National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,606 people, 14,432 households, and 8,933 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile . There were 16,176 housing units at...
5.4% - Hutchinson County, South DakotaHutchinson County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,075 people, 3,190 households, and 2,191 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 3,517 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
5.4% - Clark County, WashingtonClark County, WashingtonClark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.Clark County was the first county of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition...
5.4% - Weston County, Wyoming 5.4%
- O'Brien County, IowaO'Brien County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,398 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,649 housing units, of which 6,069 were occupied.-2000 census:...
5.3% - Glacier County, MontanaGlacier County, Montana-National protected areas:* Glacier National Park * Lewis and Clark National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,247 people, 4,304 households, and 3,245 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 5,243 housing units...
5.3% - Pacific County, Washington 5.3%
- Shawano County, WisconsinShawano County, WisconsinShawano County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 40,664. Its county seat is Shawano.-History:...
5.3% - Winnebago County, WisconsinWinnebago County, WisconsinWinnebago County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 163,370. Its county seat is Oshkosh. Winnebago County is included in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin-Neenah, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
5.3% - Crook County, Wyoming 5.3%
- Linn County, IowaLinn County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...
5.2% - Clackamas County, OregonClackamas County, OregonClackamas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan people. As of 2010, the population was 375,992...
5.2% - La Salle County, IllinoisLa Salle County, IllinoisLaSalle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 113,924, which is an increase of 2.2% from 111,509 in 2000. Its county seat and largest city is Ottawa....
5.1% - Osceola County, IowaOsceola County, IowaOsceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named for Seminole war chief Osceola. The population was 6,462 in the 2010 census, a decline from 7,003 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Sibley, named for H. H. Sibley of Minnesota....
5.1% - Tama County, IowaTama County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,767 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,766 housing units, of which 6,947 were occupied.-2000 census:...
5.1% - Albany County, Wyoming 5.1%
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AlaskaMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska-National protected areas:* Chugach National Forest * Denali National Park and Preserve ** Denali Wilderness * Lake Clark National Park and Preserve ** Lake Clark Wilderness -Demographics:...
5.0% - McIntosh County, North DakotaMcIntosh County, North Dakota-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 3* North Dakota Highway 11* North Dakota Highway 13-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,390 people, 1,467 households, and 975 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,853 housing...
5.0% - Morgan County, UtahMorgan County, UtahMorgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2010 the population was 9,469. It was named for Jedediah Morgan Grant, father of Heber J. Grant, who served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
5.0% - Skamania County, Washington 5.0%
- Manitowoc County, WisconsinManitowoc County, WisconsinManitowoc County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 82,887. Its county seat is Manitowoc. The United States Census Bureau's Manitowoc Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Manitowoc County.-Government:...
5.0% - Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 4.9%
- Bonner County, IdahoBonner County, IdahoBonner County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. Established in 1907, it was named for Edwin L. Bonner, a ferry operator. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 40,877. The county seat and largest city is Sandpoint.-History:Bonner County was formed...
4.9% - Calhoun County, IowaCalhoun County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,867 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,108 housing units, of which 4,242 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.9% - Wasco County, OregonWasco County, OregonWasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is named for a local tribe of Native Americans, the Wasco, a Chinook tribe who lived on the south side of the Columbia River. In 2010, its population was 25,213...
4.9% - Bosque County, TexasBosque County, TexasBosque County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 17,204. Its county seat is Meridian. Clifton, however, is the largest city and the cultural/financial center of the county. Bosque is named for the Bosque River, which runs through...
4.9% - Asotin County, Washington 4.9%
- Douglas County, Washington 4.9%
- Lewis County, WashingtonLewis County, WashingtonLewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of 2010, the population was 75,455. The county seat is at Chehalis, and its largest city is Centralia....
4.9% - Oconto County, WisconsinOconto County, WisconsinOconto County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 35,634. Its county seat is Oconto.Oconto County is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was established in 1851.-Geography:According to the U.S...
4.9% - Natrona County, Wyoming 4.9%
- Valley County, IdahoValley County, IdahoValley County is a rural county located in west central Idaho in the United States. Established in 1917, it was named after the Long Valley of the North Fork of the Payette River, which extends over 30 miles from Payette Lake at McCall south to Cascade to Round Valley.The valley was formerly a...
4.8% - Boone County, Illinois 4.8%
- Deschutes County, OregonDeschutes County, Oregon-National protected areas:* Deschutes National Forest * Newberry National Volcanic Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 115,367 people, 45,595 households, and 31,962 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 54,583...
4.8% - Benton County, WashingtonBenton County, WashingtonBenton County is a county located in the south-central portion of the U.S. state of Washington. The Columbia River makes up the north, south, and east boundaries of the county. In 2010, its population was 175,177. The county seat is Prosser, and its largest city is Kennewick...
4.8% - Chelan County, Washington 4.8%
- Stevens County, Washington 4.8%
- Outagamie County, WisconsinOutagamie County, WisconsinOutagamie is a county in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Appleton. As of the 2009 census estimate, its population was 177,155....
4.8% - Park County, Wyoming 4.8%
- Benewah County, IdahoBenewah County, IdahoBenewah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Established on January 23, 1915, from sections of Kootenai County, it was named for a chief of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. As of the 2010 census the county had a population of 9,285. The county seat and largest city is St...
4.7% - Clearwater County, IdahoClearwater County, IdahoClearwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Established in 1911, the county was named after the Clearwater River. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 8,930 . The county seat is Orofino....
4.7% - Winnebago County, IllinoisWinnebago County, IllinoisWinnebago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 295,266, which is an increase of 6.1% from 278,418 in 2000...
4.7% - Dallas County, IowaDallas County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 66,135 in the county, with a population density of . There were 27,260 housing units, of which 25,240 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.7% - Polk County, IowaPolk County, IowaPolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 430,640 in the 2010 census, an increase from 374,601 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa...
4.7% - Benton County, OregonBenton County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Siuslaw National Forest *William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 78,153 people, 30,145 households, and 18,237 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile . There were 31,980...
4.7% - Lincoln County, OregonLincoln County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge*Siuslaw National Forest -Demographics:...
4.7% - Polk County, OregonPolk County, OregonPolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is named for James Knox Polk, the 11th president of the United States. In 2010, its population was 75,403. The seat of the county is Dallas....
4.7% - Bon Homme County, South DakotaBon Homme County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,260 people, 2,635 households, and 1,786 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 3,007 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
4.7% - McPherson County, South DakotaMcPherson County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,904 people, 1,227 households, and 822 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
4.7% - Florence County, WisconsinFlorence County, WisconsinFlorence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 5,088. Its county seat is Florence.Florence County is part of the Iron Mountain, MI–WI Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
4.7% - Valdez-Cordova Borough, Alaska 4.6%
- Yakutat City and Borough, AlaskaYakutat City and Borough, AlaskaYakutat City and Borough is a unified city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4035. The name is Tlingit, Yaakwdáat, meaning "the place where canoes rest", but it originally derives from an Eyak name diyaʼqudaʼt and was influenced by the Tlingit word...
4.6% - Benton County, IowaBenton County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,076 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,095 housing units, of which 10,302 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.6% - Johnson County, IowaJohnson County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 130,882 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,967 housing units, of which 52,715 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.6% - Plymouth County, IowaPlymouth County, IowaPlymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 24,986 in the 2010 census, an increase from 24,849 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Le Mars...
4.6% - Multnomah County, OregonMultnomah County, OregonMultnomah County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Though smallest in area, it is the most populous as its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city...
4.6% - Marinette County, WisconsinMarinette County, WisconsinMarinette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 43,384. Its county seat is Marinette.Marinette County is part of the Marinette, WI–MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
4.6% - Big Horn County, Wyoming 4.6%
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AlaskaFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, 82,840 people, 29,777 households, and 20,516 families were residing in the borough. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 33,291 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
4.5% - Sheridan County, NebraskaSheridan County, Nebraska-History:Sheridan County was formed in 1885. It was named after General Philip H. Sheridan.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,198 people, 2,549 households, and 1,728 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 3,013 housing...
4.5% - Coos County, OregonCoos County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siskiyou National Forest *Siuslaw National Forest - Incorporated cities:- Unincorporated communities and CDPs:-See also:...
4.5% - Lane County, OregonLane County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siuslaw National Forest *Umpqua National Forest *Willamette National Forest -Government:...
4.5% - Washington County, OregonWashington County, Oregon- Major highways :* Interstate 5* Interstate 205* U.S. Route 26* Oregon Route 6* Oregon Route 8* Oregon Route 10* Oregon Route 47* Oregon Route 99W* Oregon Route 210* Oregon Route 217* Oregon Route 219-Demographics:...
4.5% - Daggett County, UtahDaggett County, UtahDaggett County is a county located in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 1,059 at the 2010 census. It was named for Ellsworth Daggett, the first surveyor-general of Utah. Its county seat and only municipality is Manila. There is one other small community, Dutch...
4.5% - Harney County, OregonHarney County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Malheur National Forest *Malheur National Wildlife Refuge*Ochoco National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,609 people, 3,036 households, and 2,094 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile...
4.4% - Sherman County, OregonSherman County, OregonSherman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is named for William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general in the American Civil War. In 2010, its population was 1,765. The seat of the county is Moro. The largest city is Wasco....
4.4% - Lincoln County, Washington 4.4%
- Vilas County, WisconsinVilas County, WisconsinVilas County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 21,033. Its county seat is Eagle River.-Settlement:Vilas County was set off from Oneida County on April 12, 1893 and named for William Freeman Vilas...
4.4% - Lewis County, IdahoLewis County, IdahoLewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Established in 1911, it was named after the explorer Meriwether Lewis. The population was 3,821 at the 2010 census. The county seat is Nezperce, and Kamiah is the county's largest city.-Geography:...
4.3% - Keweenaw County, MichiganKeweenaw County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,301 people, 998 households, and 604 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 2,327 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
4.3% - Wayne County, UtahWayne County, UtahWayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. It was formed from Piute County in 1892. The county gets its name from a man who served as delegate to the constitutional convention, in honor of his son who was dragged to death by a horse. As of 2000 the population was 2,509, and by...
4.3% - Iron County, WisconsinIron County, WisconsinIron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 6,861. Its county seat is Hurley.-Geography:According to the U.S...
4.3% - Platte County, Wyoming 4.3%
- Lemhi County, IdahoLemhi County, IdahoLemhi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was established in 1869, named after Fort Lemhi , a remote Mormon missionary settlement from 1855-58 in Bannock and Shoshone territory. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 7,806...
4.2% - Butler County, IowaButler County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,867 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,682 housing units, of which 6,120 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.2% - Baraga County, MichiganBaraga County, Michigan-National protected areas:* Keweenaw National Historical Park * Ottawa National Forest -Demographics:As of the 2000 census, there were 8,746 people, 3,353 households, and 2,223 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 4,631 housing units...
4.2% - Benzie County, MichiganBenzie County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, there were 15,998 people, 6,500 households, and 4,595 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 10,312 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile...
4.2% - Delta County, MichiganDelta County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 38,520 people, 15,836 households, and 10,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile . There were 19,223 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
4.2% - Banner County, NebraskaBanner County, NebraskaBanner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The population was 690 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Harrisburg.Banner County is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area....
4.2% - Curry County, OregonCurry County, OregonCurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. In 2010, its population was 22,364. The county is named for George Law Curry, a governor of the Oregon Territory. The seat of the county is Gold Beach.-Economy:...
4.2% - Dodge County, WisconsinDodge County, WisconsinDodge County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 88,759. Its county seat is Juneau.-Geography:According to the U.S...
4.2% - Kenosha County, WisconsinKenosha County, Wisconsin-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 149,577 people, 56,057 households, and 38,455 families residing in the county. The population density was 548 people per square mile . There were 59,989 housing units at an average density of 220 per square mile...
4.2% - Lake and Peninsula Borough, AlaskaLake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska-National protected areas:* Alagnak Wild River* Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge ** Sutwik Island* Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge * Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve...
4.1% - Grundy County, IowaGrundy County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,453 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,530 housing units, of which 5,131 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.1% - Poweshiek County, IowaPoweshiek County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,914 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,949 housing units, of which 7,555 were occupied.-2000 census:...
4.1% - Dakota County, NebraskaDakota County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 20,253 people, 7,095 households, and 5,087 families residing in the county. The population density was 77 people per square mile . There were 7,528 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
4.1% - Eureka County, NevadaEureka County, NevadaEureka County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,651. Its county seat is Eureka.Eureka County is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
4.1% - Marion County, OregonMarion County, OregonMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was originally named the Champooick District, after Champoeg, a meeting place on the Willamette River. On September 3, 1849, the territorial legislature renamed it in honor of Francis Marion, a Continental Army general of the...
4.1% - Okanogan County, Washington 4.1%
- Walla Walla County, Washington 4.1%
- Langlade County, WisconsinLanglade County, WisconsinLanglade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 20,740. Its county seat is Antigo.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water...
4.1% - Washakie County, Wyoming 4.1%
- Prince of Wales Island (Alaska) 4.0%
- Wayne County, NebraskaWayne County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,851 people, 3,437 households, and 2,206 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 3,662 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
4.0% - Douglas County, NevadaDouglas County, NevadaDouglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 41,259. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 46,997.- History :...
4.0% - Crook County, OregonCrook County, Oregon-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,182 people, 7,354 households, and 5,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 8,264 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
4.0% - Linn County, OregonLinn County, OregonLinn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is named in honor of Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri who advocated the American occupation of the Oregon Country. By the 2010 US census the population of Linn county was 116,672 showing a 13.2% growth since the 2000 census...
4.0% - Yamhill County, OregonYamhill County, Oregon-National protected areas:*Siuslaw National Forest *Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 84,992 people, 28,732 households, and 21,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 119 people per square mile . There were 30,270...
4.0% - Sevier County, UtahSevier County, UtahAs of the census of 2000, there were 18,842 people, 6,081 households, and 4,907 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 7,016 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
4.0% - Brown County, Wisconsin 4.0%
- Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 4.0%
- Washington County, Wisconsin 4.0%
- Niobrara County, Wyoming 4.0%
- Aleutians East Borough, AlaskaAleutians East Borough, Alaska- See also :*List of airports in the Aleutians East Borough*National Register of Historic Places listings in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska-External links:*-References:...
3.9% - Mono County, CaliforniaMono County, CaliforniaMono County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of California, to the east of the Sierra Nevada between Yosemite National Park and Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,202, up from 12,853 at the 2000 census...
3.9% - Ada County, IdahoAda County, IdahoAda County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 Census, the county had a population of 392,365. The county seat and largest city is Boise, which is also the state capital. Other cities in the county with over 10,000 residents include Meridian, Eagle,...
3.9% - Buchanan County, IowaBuchanan County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,958 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,968 housing units, of which 8,161 were occupied.-2000 census:...
3.9% - Gogebic County, MichiganGogebic County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,370 people, 7,425 households, and 4,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 10,839 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
3.9% - Rock County, NebraskaRock County, Nebraska-National protected areas:* John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge* Niobrara National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 763 households, and 501 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 935...
3.9% - Emery County, UtahEmery County, UtahEmery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000 the population was 10,860, and by 2009 had been estimated to decrease to 10,629. It was named for George W. Emery, governor of the Utah Territory in 1875...
3.9% - Green Lake County, WisconsinGreen Lake County, WisconsinGreen Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 19,105. Its county seat is Green Lake. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Green Lake County in the city of Markesan.-Geography:...
3.9% - Sweetwater County, Wyoming 3.9%
- Anchorage, AlaskaAnchorage, AlaskaAnchorage is a unified home rule municipality in the southcentral part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the northernmost major city in the United States...
3.8% - Blaine County, IdahoBlaine County, IdahoBlaine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 Census the county had a population of 21,376. The county seat and largest city is Hailey. The county is home to the Sun Valley ski resort....
3.8% - Idaho County, IdahoIdaho County, IdahoIdaho County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 Census the county had a population of 16,267. The county seat is Grangeville...
3.8% - Dickinson County, MichiganDickinson County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 27,472 people, 11,386 households, and 7,583 families residing in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile . There were 13,702 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
3.8% - Wallowa County, OregonWallowa County, OregonWallowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is included in the 8 county definition of Eastern Oregon. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the origins of the county's name are uncertain, with the most likely explanation being that it is derived from the Nez Perce term for a...
3.8% - Douglas County, South DakotaDouglas County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,458 people, 1,321 households, and 947 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
3.8% - Teton County, WyomingTeton County, WyomingTeton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2010, the population was 21,294. Its county seat is Jackson. Teton County contains the affluent Jackson Hole skiing area...
3.8% - Douglas County, ColoradoDouglas County, ColoradoDouglas County is the eighth most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado, in the United States. The county is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs...
3.7% - Garfield County, ColoradoGarfield County, ColoradoGarfield County is the eighth most extensive and the twelfth most populous of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county population was 43,791 at U.S. Census 2000. The county is named in honor of United States President James A. Garfield...
3.7% - Grand County, ColoradoGrand County, ColoradoGrand County is the 21st largest of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county population was 12,442 at U.S. Census 2000...
3.7% - Larimer County, ColoradoLarimer County, ColoradoLarimer County is the seventh most populous and the ninth most extensive of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county is located at the northern end of the Front Range, at the edge of the Colorado Eastern Plains along the border with Wyoming...
3.7% - Routt County, ColoradoRoutt County, ColoradoRoutt County is the 15th most extensive of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado of the United States. The county population was 19,690 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat is Steamboat Springs.- History :...
3.7% - Greene County, IowaGreene County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,336 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,546 housing units, of which 3,996 were occupied.-2000 census:...
3.7% - Warren County, Iowa 3.7%
- Leelanau County, MichiganLeelanau County, Michigan-History:The county's name is said to be a Native American word meaning "delight of life", but it is a neologism made up by Indian agent and ethnographer Henry Schoolcraft, who sometimes gave the name "Leelinau" to Native American women in his tales. He created many faux Indian place names in...
3.7% - Grant County, NebraskaGrant County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 747 people, 292 households, and 226 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.95 people per square mile . There were 449 housing units at an average density of 0.57 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was...
3.7% - Klickitat County, Washington 3.7%
See also
- A Prairie Home CompanionA Prairie Home CompanionA Prairie Home Companion is a live radio variety show created and hosted by Garrison Keillor. The show runs on Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time, and usually originates from the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, although it is frequently taken on the road...
, Garrison KeillorGarrison KeillorGary Edward "Garrison" Keillor is an American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality. He is known as host of the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion Gary Edward "Garrison" Keillor (born August 7, 1942) is an American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio...
's radio variety show contains much humorous material from the "Norwegian American Midwest". - Canadians of Norwegian descent—whose history is interlinked with that of Norwegian Americans.
- Chapel in the HillsChapel in the HillsChapel in the Hills is a stave church located near Rapid City, South Dakota.The Chapel in the Hills was dedicated on July 6, 1969, as the home for the radio ministry of Lutheran Vespers. The church is a special ministry of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
, stave church in Rapid City, South DakotaRapid City, South DakotaRapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
. It is an exact replica of the BorgundBorgund, Sogn og FjordaneBorgund is a village and former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It was part of the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center of Borgund was the village of Steinklepp, which has a store, a bank, and a school...
stave church in Norway. - Chicago Norske KlubChicago Norske KlubChicago Norske Klub was a Chicago, Illinois based Norwegian-American cultural and social organization.-Background:Chicago Norske Klub was founded in 1911 through the merger of two prior organizations which had dated to 1890, the Norwegian Club in Chicago and the Norwegian Quartet Club .Its...
, former Norwegian-American cultural and social organization - Daughters of Norway, a non-profit organization created to preserve Norwegian heritage in the United States.
- Lapskaus BoulevardLapskaus BoulevardLapskaus Boulevard is the nickname of 8th Avenue, located in a historically Norwegian working class neighborhood in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York....
, the nickname of 8th Avenue, located in a historically Norwegian working class neighborhood in Bay Ridge, BrooklynBrooklynBrooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
. - Little Norway, WisconsinLittle Norway, WisconsinLittle Norway is a tourist attraction and living museum of a Norwegian village located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Little Norway consists of a fully restored farm dating to the mid-19th century. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....
, tourist attraction and living museum of a Norwegian village located in Blue Mounds, WisconsinBlue Mounds, WisconsinBlue Mounds is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 708. The population was estimated at 766 in 2009. The village is adjacent to the Town of Blue Mounds and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Blue...
. - Norsk HøstfestNorsk HøstfestNorsk Høstfest is an annual festival held each Fall in Minot, North Dakota. It is North America's largest Scandinavian festival. The event is conducted in the All Seasons Arena on the grounds of the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota...
(lit. "Norwegian Autumn Festival"), an annual festival held in October in Minot, North DakotaMinot, North DakotaMinot is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state...
. - Nordic Heritage MuseumNordic Heritage MuseumNordic Heritage Museum is located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, considered to be the heart of the Scandinavian community. Founded in 1980, the museum is dedicated to the heritage of Seattle's Nordic immigrants, i.e. Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish Americans...
in the BallardBallard, SeattleBallard is a neighborhood located in the northwestern part of Seattle, Washington. To the north it is bounded by Crown Hill, ; to the east by Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Fremont ; to the south by the Lake Washington Ship Canal; and to the west by Puget Sound’s Shilshole Bay. The neighborhood’s...
district of Seattle. Ballard is noted as one of the few Norwegian/Scandinavian "cultural ghettos" in Greater Seattle, which is heavily Scandinavian in background overall. - Norse-American CentennialNorse-American CentennialThe Norse-American Centennial celebration was held at the Minnesota State Fair from June 7–9, 1925.The event served to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival during 1825 of the Norwegian immigrant ship Restauration. The arrival of this ship is generally considered the first organized...
- celebration held at the Minnesota State FairMinnesota State FairThe Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its slogan is "The Great Minnesota Get-Together." It is the 2nd largest fair in the United States, and the largest state fair in the United States in terms of average daily attendance, though the State Fair of Texas runs...
from June 7–9, 1925 - NorskedalenNorskedalenNorskedalen Nature and Heritage Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the coulee region's natural environment and cultural heritage...
, near Coon Valley, WisconsinCoon Valley, WisconsinCoon Valley is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Coon Valley is located at ....
, has exhibits about Norwegian Americans. - NorgeNorge, VirginiaNorge is an unincorporated community in James City County, Virginia, United States.-Location:Norge was located on the old Richmond-Williamsburg Stage Road, which is U.S. Route 60 in modern times. Interstate 64 was built through the area in the 1970s, and passes nearby...
, town with historic district near WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VirginiaWilliamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
in James City CountyJames City County, VirginiaJames City County is a county located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. Its population was 67,009 , and it is often associated with Williamsburg, an independent city, and Jamestown which is within the...
, VirginiaVirginiaThe Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. Settled by Norwegian Americans and named for their homeland. - Petersburg, AlaskaPetersburg, AlaskaPetersburg is a city in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska, in the United States. According to 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 2,824 full time residents.- History :...
, founded by the Norwegian immigrant Peter Buschmann. Known for its strong Norwegian traditions and nicknamed "Little Norway". - Poulsbo, WashingtonPoulsbo, WashingtonPoulsbo is a city on Liberty Bay in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is the fourth largest city in Kitsap County and one of the main suburbs of Seattle in the Kitsap area. The population was 9,200 at the 2010 census....
, founded by a Norwegian immigrant that maintains a strong Norwegian culture. - Skumsrud Heritage FarmSkumsrud Heritage FarmSkumsrud Heritage Farm is a Norwegian immigrant homestead located west of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States.-Description:...
, historic open-air museum and cultural center near Coon Valley, WisconsinCoon Valley, WisconsinCoon Valley is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Coon Valley is located at .... - Sons of NorwaySons of NorwaySons of Norway is a fraternal organization representing people of Norwegian heritage in the United States and Canada. It describes its mission as "to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic Countries, and provide quality...
, fraternal organization representing people of Norwegian heritage in the United States and Canada. - Starbuck, MinnesotaStarbuck, MinnesotaStarbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,302 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, and 114 are three of the main routes in the city.-History:...
, Midwestern town that produces the largest lefseLefseLefse is a traditional soft, Norwegian flatbread. Lefse is made out of potato, milk or cream and flour, and cooked on a griddle. Special tools are available for lefse baking, including long wooden turning sticks and special rolling pins with deep grooves.-Flavoring:There are many ways of...
in the world. - Stoughton, WisconsinStoughton, WisconsinStoughton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States and is a neighbor of Madison. It straddles the Yahara River about 20 miles southeast of the capital, Madison. Stoughton is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Midwestern city known for its Norwegian heritage. - Sunburg, MinnesotaSunburg, MinnesotaSunburg is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 100 at the 2010 census. The community is famous for its celebration of its Norwegian-American heritage. The local Sunburg Creamery Cafe serves Norwegian dishes including Klub and Lutefisk. The community is home to...
, Midwestern city famous for its celebration of its Norwegian-American heritage. - Vesterheim Norwegian-American MuseumVesterheim Norwegian-American MuseumThe Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa is the oldest and most comprehensive museum in the United States devoted to a single immigrant ethnic group. The collection contains over 24,000 artifacts reflecting the experience of Norwegian-Americans, particularly in the Upper Midwest...
in Decorah, IowaDecorah, IowaDecorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S...
: the largest museum in the United States dedicated to the experiences of a single immigrant population. - Westby, WisconsinWestby, WisconsinWestby is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2000 census.-History:Westby was named after general store owner and Civil War Union soldier Ole T. Westby of Biri, Norway, where many of the city's Norwegian-American settlers originated...
, Midwestern city known for its Norwegian heritage.
Primary sources
- Blegen, Theodore C.Theodore C. BlegenTheodore Christian Blegen was an American historian and author. Theodore Blegen was the author of numerous historic reference books, papers and articles written over a five decade period...
ed. Norwegian Emigrant Songs and Ballads (Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Press, 1936) - Evjen, John O.John O. EvjenJohn Oluf Evjen was an American author, Lutheran church historian and professor of theology.-Biography:John Evjen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. He was educated at Augsburg Seminary and the Theological Institute of Augsberg Seminary . He earned his doctorate in Germany at the University of...
Scandinavian Immigrants in New York 1630-1674 (K. C. Holter Publishing Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1916) - Gulliksen, Øyvind T. Letters to Immigrants in the Midwest from the Telemark Region of Norway (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume 32: Page 157)
- Nilsson, Svein. A Chronicler of Immigrant Life (Billed-Magazin, Madison, Wisconsin, trans. and ed. C. A. Clausen. Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1982).
- Ræder, Ole Munch. America in the Forties: The Letters of Ole Munch Ræder (ed. and trans. Gunnar J. Malmin. Minneapolis: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1929)
Secondary sources
- Bergland, Betty A., and Lori Ann Lahlum, eds. Norwegian American Women: Migration, Communities, and Identities (Minnesota Historical Society Press; 2011) 320 pages; scholarly essays on the experiences in rural and urban settings.
- Bjork, KennethKenneth O. BjorkKenneth O. Bjork was an American professor, historian and author. He served as managing editor for publications at the Norwegian-American Historical Association over a twenty year period.-Background:...
. West of the Great Divide: Norwegian Migration to the Pacific Coast, 1847–1893 (Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minn., 1958) - Blegen, Theodore C.Theodore C. BlegenTheodore Christian Blegen was an American historian and author. Theodore Blegen was the author of numerous historic reference books, papers and articles written over a five decade period...
Norwegian Migration to the United States (2 vols., Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minn., 1931–40) - Blegen, Theodore C.Theodore C. BlegenTheodore Christian Blegen was an American historian and author. Theodore Blegen was the author of numerous historic reference books, papers and articles written over a five decade period...
Cleng Peerson and Norwegian Immigration, (Mississippi Valley Historical Review, 7 March 1921: 303–21) - Evjen, John O.John O. EvjenJohn Oluf Evjen was an American author, Lutheran church historian and professor of theology.-Biography:John Evjen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. He was educated at Augsburg Seminary and the Theological Institute of Augsberg Seminary . He earned his doctorate in Germany at the University of...
Scandinavian Immigrants in New York 1630-1674 ((Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1972) - Flom, George T.George T. FlomGeorge T. Flom was an American professor of linguistics and author of numerous reference books.-Background:...
A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States: From the Earliest Beginning Down to the Year 1848 (Private Printing. Iowa City, IA. 1909) - Gjerde, JonJon GjerdeJon Gjerde was an American historian and the Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of American History and American Citizenship at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also served as dean of the Division of Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Science at the University of...
. The Minds of the West: Ethnocultural Evolution in the Rural Middle West, 1830–1917 (University of North Carolina Press, 1997) - Gjerde, JonJon GjerdeJon Gjerde was an American historian and the Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of American History and American Citizenship at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also served as dean of the Division of Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Science at the University of...
From Peasants to Farmers: The Migration from Balestrand, Norway, to the Upper Middle West (Cambridge, New York : Cambridge University Press, 1985) - Jacobs, Henry EysterHenry Eyster JacobsHenry Eyster Jacobs was an American educator and Lutheran theologian.-Biography:Jacobs was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the son of professor Michael and Juliana M Jacobs. He graduated from Pennsylvania College in 1862 and from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in 1865...
. A History of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States (1893) - Lovoll, Odd S.Odd S. Lovoll-Background:Odd Sverre Lovoll was born in Sande, in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. He immigrated to the United States in 1946 and is a naturalized United States citizen. Lovoll received his education both in Norway and in the United States, passing university exams at the University of Bergen in 1961 and...
Norwegian Newspapers in America: Connecting Norway and the New Land (Minnesota Historical Society Press; 2010) 432 pages; discusses more than 280 Norwegian-language papers, both short-lived and successful, founded after 1847. - Munch, Peter A. Authority and Freedom: Controversy in Norwegian-American Congregations, (Norwegian-American Studies 28. 1979)
- Nelson, E. Clifford, and Eugene L. Fevold, The Lutheran Church among Norwegian Americans: A History of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, Augsburg Pub. House, 2 vols. 1960)
- Nelson, O. N. History of the Scandinavians and successful Scandinavians in the United States (O. N. Nelson and Company. Minneapolis, MN: 1893)http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924032767083/cu31924032767083_djvu.txt
- Norlie, Olaf M.Olaf M. NorlieOlaf Morgan Norlie , also referred to as O. M. Norlie, was a Lutheran minister, educator and scholar. He was a prolific author who is most remembered as the translator of the Simplified New Testament.-Background:...
History of the Norwegian People in America (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1925) - Qualey, Carlton C.Carlton C. QualeyCarlton C. Qualey was an American professor, author and historian. His research specialized principally in Norwegian-American immigration. An imminent historian, his publications including books, articles and reviews produced over a 60 year career...
Norwegian Settlement in the United States (Northfield, Minn.: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1938) - Rygg, Andreas NilsenAndreas Nilsen RyggAndreas Nilsen Rygg was Norwegian-American newspaper editor and author. He is most associated with his 1941 study, Norwegians in New York 1825-1925-Background:...
Norwegians in New York, 1825— 1925 (Brooklyn, N.Y.: Norwegian News Co. 1941)
Official
- Norwegian Embassy official website in the United States—General information about Norway, news and events of interest to Americans
U.S. Census Bureau statistics
- Norwegian population data
- States with the highest number of Norwegians—Page hosted by Mongabay.com
- Number of language speakers, including Norwegian
Associations/societies
- Daughters of Norway - organization dedicated to preserving Norwegian immigrant heritage
- Friends of Norway Caucus — United States Congressional Caucus promoting Norwegian-American relations, founded by Norwegian-American congressmen
- Norse Federation (Nordmanns-Forbundet) - Founded in 1907; seeks to strengthen cultural as well as personal ties with Norway
- Norwegian-American Bygdelagenes Fellesraad - umbrella organization for Norwegian-American bygdelags or lags in North America
- Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce - promotes trade and goodwill and to foster business, financial and professional interest between Norway and the United States of America
- Norwegian-American Foundation - Foundation sponsoring educational and cultural initiatives based on donor advised funds and contributions
- Norwegian American Hall of Fame- Information on famous Americans, past and present, who are readily associated with their Norwegian ancestry
- Norwegian-American Historical Association — private membership organization dedicated to locating, collecting preserving and interpreting the Norwegian-American experience
- Norwegian National League - organization dedicated to the Norwegian American culture
- Sons of Norway - organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian-American heritage and culture
- Sons of Norway Vennekretsen - organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and culture in Atlanta, Georgia
Museums
- Norsk Museum - located on highway 71 northeast of Ottawa, IllinoisOttawa, IllinoisOttawa is a city located at the confluence of the Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,786...
- Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library - Norwegian and Norwegian Americang Genealogy. Collection includes bygdebøker, family histories, Norwegian church records, Norwegian American Lutheran church records, cemetery transcripts, transcripts of ship passenger lists, obituaries and more.
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Library - Norwegian Genealogy: List of Reference Sources
- Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - Exhibitions and collections, genealogy and Civil War databases, etc.