Highest French Canadian population share, US metro areas · 2020
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 19.5%. 905 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 19.5% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by french canadian share?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME, Opelousas, LA, Laconia, NH, Manchester-Nashua, NH, Burlington-South Burlington, VT.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
905 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).