Highest French Canadian population share, US counties
US counties 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. Orleans County, Vermont leads at 14.2%. 2,728 counties qualify in total. Vermont carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest french canadian share?
Orleans County, Vermont ranks #1 with 14.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by french canadian share?
Orleans County, Vermont, Essex County, Vermont, Coos County, New Hampshire, Androscoggin County, Maine, Franklin County, Vermont.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,728 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).