9 Largest Counties in the US by Area

In this article, we list and discuss the 9 Largest Counties in the US by Area. If you would like to see our detailed discussion of the topic, you can go to the 20 Largest Counties in the US by Area instead.

9. Nome Census Area, Alaska

Total Land Area (in square miles): 22,969.50

Ranked 9th on the list, Nome Census Area is also the 9th largest county in Alaska by total area. With a solid 62.6% homeownership rate, out of the 4,095 total units, 3,030 houses in this county are occupied. Moreover, the Nome Census Area has a population of 9,763 people and a population density of 0.4 people per square mile. Of these, 18.3% have attained higher education, while 54.3% are employed.

9 Largest Counties in the US by Area

8. Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Total Land Area (in square miles): 23,831.80

Lake and Peninsula Borough is the 8th largest county in Alaska by total area as well as the 8th largest county by area in the country. The county has a population of 1,331 people, of which 15.5% have attained higher education, and 63.8% are employed. The population density in this county of Alaska is 0.1 people per square mile.