#11: Interesting Stats About Irish American

Did you know that there are about 36 million Irish Americans in the United States today? This number is staggering, especially when you learn that there are only about 5 million people living in Ireland. The Irish have a long and storied history of immigrating to the United States. This history of immigration is a large reason why so many people of Irish descent live in the US to this day.

If you have Irish ancestry, you are nine times more likely to live in the United States than in Ireland because so many people emigrated in the 1800s. A big reason so many people left was the Great Famine. Intense starvation and disease spurred many people to leave in search of survival. It’s always important to remember that history always has an influence on the modern day.