Highest French population share, US cities · 2010
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. Westwego, Louisiana leads at 36.1%. 6,569 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Louisiana carries 12 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?
Westwego, Louisiana ranks #1 with 36.1% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by french share?
Westwego, Louisiana, Skowhegan, Maine, Eunice, Louisiana, Oxford, Massachusetts, Caribou, Maine.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,569 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).