Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries St. Patrick's Day: which states dominate with Irish Americans? By: FOX Business March 16, 2024 at 08:00 AM EDT FOX Business takes a look at the top states by population for people with Irish ancestry, according to Census Data. Many people are getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the holiday just a day away.Those turning out for the festivities over the course of the weekend likely include many of the 30.7 million U.S. residents across the country who reported having Irish ancestry.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSData from the Census Bureau showed the top-five states by population for people with Irish roots included the following:Cook County in Illinois notably has nearly 419,000 residents who trace their heritage to some extent back to the Emerald Isle, more than any other county in the U.S., the Census Bureau also found. There, the Chicago River gets dyed a festive green each year.By another metric – percentage of the population – the Northeast takes the cake for the most people that have Irish roots, led by New Hampshire with 19.2%, according to Census data.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWhether Irish or not, many people in America plan to show their appreciation for Ireland and its culture during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.About 82% of U.S. consumers said in a recent National Retail Federation survey that they plan to suit up for St. Patrick’s Day in the color green.SAVANNAH EXPECTS HISTORIC CROWDS FOR ITS 200TH ANNIVERSARY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADEMeanwhile, 29% will put together a special meal, the survey found. A similar number – 27% – will partake in celebrations at a bar or restaurant. Americans are expected to average $44.40 in St. Patrick’s Day-related spending each, the NRF said. Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
St. Patrick's Day: which states dominate with Irish Americans? By: FOX Business March 16, 2024 at 08:00 AM EDT FOX Business takes a look at the top states by population for people with Irish ancestry, according to Census Data. Many people are getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the holiday just a day away.Those turning out for the festivities over the course of the weekend likely include many of the 30.7 million U.S. residents across the country who reported having Irish ancestry.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSData from the Census Bureau showed the top-five states by population for people with Irish roots included the following:Cook County in Illinois notably has nearly 419,000 residents who trace their heritage to some extent back to the Emerald Isle, more than any other county in the U.S., the Census Bureau also found. There, the Chicago River gets dyed a festive green each year.By another metric – percentage of the population – the Northeast takes the cake for the most people that have Irish roots, led by New Hampshire with 19.2%, according to Census data.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREWhether Irish or not, many people in America plan to show their appreciation for Ireland and its culture during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.About 82% of U.S. consumers said in a recent National Retail Federation survey that they plan to suit up for St. Patrick’s Day in the color green.SAVANNAH EXPECTS HISTORIC CROWDS FOR ITS 200TH ANNIVERSARY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADEMeanwhile, 29% will put together a special meal, the survey found. A similar number – 27% – will partake in celebrations at a bar or restaurant. Americans are expected to average $44.40 in St. Patrick’s Day-related spending each, the NRF said.
