In 2000, the five most common self-reported ethnic groups in the state were: American (17.3%), African American (13.0%), Irish (9.3%), English (9.1%), and German (8.3%). Most Tennesseans who self-identify as having American ancestry are of English and Scotch-Irish ancestry. An estimated 21–24% of Tennesseans are of predominantly English ancestry. In the 1980 census 1,435,147 Tennesseans claimed "English" or "mostly English" ancestry out of a state population of 3,221,354 making them 45% of the state at the time.
In 2000 , the five most common self - reported ethnic groups in the state were : American ( 17.3 % ) , African American ( 13.0 % ) , Irish ( 9.3 % ) , English ( 9.1 % ) , and German ( 8.3 % ) . Most Tennesseans who self - identify as having American ancestry are of English and Scotch - Irish ancestry . An estimated 21–24 % of Tennesseans are of predominantly English ancestry . In the 1980 census 1,435,147 Tennesseans claimed " English " or " mostly English " ancestry out of a state population of 3,221,354 making them 45 % of the state at the time .
What percent of Tennessee residents self-reported their ethnic group as Irish in 2000?
What percent of Tennessee residents self - reported their ethnic group as Irish in 2000 ?
9.3%
9.3%