As of the census of 2000, there were 40,543 people, 15,416 households, and 11,068 families residing in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 16,577 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.99% Race (United States Census), 2.19% Race (United States Census) or Race (United States Census), 0.26% Race (United States Census), 0.38% Race (United States Census), 0.20% from Race (United States Census), and 0.97% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Race (United States Census) or Race (United States Census) of any race. 29.3% were of united states, 22.2% germans, 12.1% english people and 10.9% irish people ancestry according to 2000 United States Census.
Question: Which ancestral group is smaller: Irish or English?
Answer: Irish; irish