Highest French Canadian population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are French Canadian ancestry (2020 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.
French Canadian Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest french canadian share?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME ranks #1 with 19.5% (2020 Decennial Census).
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 Decennial Census data.
How is french canadian share measured?
Share of all residents who are French Canadian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.