Highest French Canadian population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are French Canadian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: French Canadian residents as a percentage of total population. Lewiston, Maine leads at 23.3%. 5,482 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Maine carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest french canadian share?
Lewiston, Maine ranks #1 with 23.3% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by french canadian share?
Lewiston, Maine, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Biddeford, Maine, Berlin, New Hampshire, Auburn, Maine.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,482 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is french canadian share measured?
Share of all residents who are French Canadian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).