Mar 15, 2024 - News
These Colorado counties have the largest Irish populations
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As of 2022, about 10.5% of Denverites claim they've got a wee bit o' Irish in their blood, according to census figures analyzed by Axios.
Zoom out: That's a touch above the national average of 9.5% and on par with the entire state, where the Irish spirit stands at 10.7%.
Zoom in: To find the true pot of gold, head westward.
- Western Colorado counties boasting the most Irish ancestry include Hinsdale (19.5%), Mineral (18.5%), Gilpin (16.1%) and La Plata (14.9%).
Yes, but: Kiowa County on the eastern plains stands tall among the top five with a hearty 16.5%.
The bottom line: You don't have to be Irish to raise a pint and shake your shamrock on St. Patrick's Day this Sunday.