Highest French Canadian population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas 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-Auburn, ME leads at 20.5%. 903 metro areas qualify in total. New Hampshire carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest french canadian share?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME ranks #1 with 20.5% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by french canadian share?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME, Manchester-Nashua, NH, Burlington-South Burlington, VT, Concord, NH, Keene, NH.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
903 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).