Highest French population share, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are French ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: French residents as a percentage of total population. Caribou, Maine leads at 26.5%. 6,652 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Louisiana carries 15 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 share?
Caribou, Maine ranks #1 with 26.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by french share?
Caribou, Maine, Youngsville, Louisiana, Suncook, New Hampshire, Houma, Louisiana, Winslow, Maine.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,652 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is french share measured?
Share of all residents who are French ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).